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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,916.68, 312,089.49 and 180,535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,916.68, 312,089.49 and 180,535.26 is: 249,397.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,916.68 : 312,089.49 = 180,535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,916.68/312,089.49 = 180,535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,916.68x = 312,089.49 × 180,535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,916.68x = 56,343,157,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,343,157,220.42/225,916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,397.95

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