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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,307.54, 389,454.45 and 180,281.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,307.54, 389,454.45 and 180,281.89 is: 248,706.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,307.54 : 389,454.45 = 180,281.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,307.54/389,454.45 = 180,281.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,307.54x = 389,454.45 × 180,281.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,307.54x = 70,211,584,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,211,584,314.91/282,307.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,706.02

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