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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,043.12, 397,388.64 and 180,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,043.12, 397,388.64 and 180,425.80 is: 248,918.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,043.12 : 397,388.64 = 180,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,043.12/397,388.64 = 180,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,043.12x = 397,388.64 × 180,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,043.12x = 71,699,163,282.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,699,163,282.91/288,043.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,918.16

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