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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,045.12, 397,391.40 and 180,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,045.12, 397,391.40 and 180,427.80 is: 248,920.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,045.12 : 397,391.40 = 180,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,045.12/397,391.40 = 180,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,045.12x = 397,391.40 × 180,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,045.12x = 71,700,456,040.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,700,456,040.92/288,045.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,920.92

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