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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,500.06, 391,159.35 and 180,096.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,500.06, 391,159.35 and 180,096.54 is: 248,488.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,500.06 : 391,159.35 = 180,096.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,500.06/391,159.35 = 180,096.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,500.06x = 391,159.35 × 180,096.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,500.06x = 70,446,445,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,446,445,523.65/283,500.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,488.29

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