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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,033.12, 397,374.84 and 180,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,033.12, 397,374.84 and 180,415.80 is: 248,904.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,033.12 : 397,374.84 = 180,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,033.12/397,374.84 = 180,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,033.12x = 397,374.84 × 180,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,033.12x = 71,692,699,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,692,699,658.47/288,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,904.36

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