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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,238.14, 397,775.34 and 180,812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,238.14, 397,775.34 and 180,812.70 is: 249,525.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,238.14 : 397,775.34 = 180,812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,238.14/397,775.34 = 180,812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,238.14x = 397,775.34 × 180,812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,238.14x = 71,922,833,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,922,833,218.82/288,238.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,525.73

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