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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,070.12, 397,425.90 and 180,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,070.12, 397,425.90 and 180,452.80 is: 248,955.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,070.12 : 397,425.90 = 180,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,070.12/397,425.90 = 180,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,070.12x = 397,425.90 × 180,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,070.12x = 71,716,616,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,716,616,447.52/288,070.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,955.42

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