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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,918.23, 312,091.56 and 180,536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,918.23, 312,091.56 and 180,536.76 is: 249,399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,918.23 : 312,091.56 = 180,536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,918.23/312,091.56 = 180,536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,918.23x = 312,091.56 × 180,536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,918.23x = 56,343,999,065.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,343,999,065.75/225,918.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,399.97

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