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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,042.12, 397,387.26 and 180,424.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,042.12, 397,387.26 and 180,424.80 is: 248,916.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,042.12 : 397,387.26 = 180,424.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,042.12/397,387.26 = 180,424.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,042.12x = 397,387.26 × 180,424.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,042.12x = 71,698,516,908.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,698,516,908.05/288,042.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,916.78

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