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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,789.42, 328,191.02 and 180,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,789.42, 328,191.02 and 180,618 is: 249,284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,789.42 : 328,191.02 = 180,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,789.42/328,191.02 = 180,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,789.42x = 328,191.02 × 180,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,789.42x = 59,277,205,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,277,205,650.36/237,789.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,284.45

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