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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,047.57, 359,183.36 and 180,435.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,047.57, 359,183.36 and 180,435.25 is: 271,114.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,047.57 : 359,183.36 = 180,435.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,047.57/359,183.36 = 180,435.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,047.57x = 359,183.36 × 180,435.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,047.57x = 64,809,339,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,809,339,357.44/239,047.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,114.82

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