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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,214.14, 397,742.22 and 180,788.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,214.14, 397,742.22 and 180,788.70 is: 249,492.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,214.14 : 397,742.22 = 180,788.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,214.14/397,742.22 = 180,788.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,214.14x = 397,742.22 × 180,788.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,214.14x = 71,907,298,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,907,298,888.91/288,214.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,492.61

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