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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,045.87, 397,392.43 and 180,428.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,045.87, 397,392.43 and 180,428.55 is: 248,921.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,045.87 : 397,392.43 = 180,428.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,045.87/397,392.43 = 180,428.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,045.87x = 397,392.43 × 180,428.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,045.87x = 71,700,939,925.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,700,939,925.88/288,045.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,921.95

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