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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,976.50, 315,622.47 and 180,499.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,976.50, 315,622.47 and 180,499.39 is: 248,801.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,976.50 : 315,622.47 = 180,499.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,976.50/315,622.47 = 180,499.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,976.50x = 315,622.47 × 180,499.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,976.50x = 56,969,663,193.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,969,663,193.11/228,976.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,801.35

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