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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,916.18, 312,088.80 and 180,534.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,916.18, 312,088.80 and 180,534.76 is: 249,397.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,916.18 : 312,088.80 = 180,534.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,916.18/312,088.80 = 180,534.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,916.18x = 312,088.80 × 180,534.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,916.18x = 56,342,876,606.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,342,876,606.69/225,916.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,397.26

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