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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,684.86, 396,842.52 and 180,068.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,684.86, 396,842.52 and 180,068.06 is: 248,392.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,684.86 : 396,842.52 = 180,068.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,684.86/396,842.52 = 180,068.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,684.86x = 396,842.52 × 180,068.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,684.86x = 71,458,662,701.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,458,662,701.91/287,684.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,392.16

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