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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,789.92, 328,191.71 and 180,618.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,789.92, 328,191.71 and 180,618.50 is: 249,285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,789.92 : 328,191.71 = 180,618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,789.92/328,191.71 = 180,618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,789.92x = 328,191.71 × 180,618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,789.92x = 59,277,494,372.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,277,494,372.64/237,789.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,285.14

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