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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,294.44, 342,326.10 and 180,409.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,294.44, 342,326.10 and 180,409.96 is: 248,733.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,294.44 : 342,326.10 = 180,409.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,294.44/342,326.10 = 180,409.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,294.44x = 342,326.10 × 180,409.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,294.44x = 61,759,038,007.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,759,038,007.96/248,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,733.07

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