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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,214.64, 397,742.91 and 180,789.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,214.64, 397,742.91 and 180,789.20 is: 249,493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,214.64 : 397,742.91 = 180,789.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,214.64/397,742.91 = 180,789.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,214.64x = 397,742.91 × 180,789.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,214.64x = 71,907,622,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,907,622,504.57/288,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,493.30

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