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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,351.55, 391,284.90 and 180,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,351.55, 391,284.90 and 180,019.14 is: 248,591.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,351.55 : 391,284.90 = 180,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,351.55/391,284.90 = 180,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,351.55x = 391,284.90 × 180,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,351.55x = 70,438,769,725.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,438,769,725.67/283,351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,591.44

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