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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,924.24, 312,099.84 and 180,542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,924.24, 312,099.84 and 180,542.76 is: 249,408.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,924.24 : 312,099.84 = 180,542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,924.24/312,099.84 = 180,542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,924.24x = 312,099.84 × 180,542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,924.24x = 56,347,366,509.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,347,366,509.16/225,924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,408.24

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