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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,425.04, 318,075.72 and 180,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,425.04, 318,075.72 and 180,140.24 is: 248,663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,425.04 : 318,075.72 = 180,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,425.04/318,075.72 = 180,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,425.04x = 318,075.72 × 180,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,425.04x = 57,298,236,538.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,298,236,538.97/230,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,663.24

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