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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,790.42, 328,192.40 and 180,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,790.42, 328,192.40 and 180,619 is: 249,285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,790.42 : 328,192.40 = 180,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,790.42/328,192.40 = 180,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,790.42x = 328,192.40 × 180,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,790.42x = 59,277,783,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,277,783,095.60/237,790.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,285.83

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