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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,308.12, 397,607.10 and 180,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,308.12, 397,607.10 and 180,889.88 is: 249,466.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,308.12 : 397,607.10 = 180,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,308.12/397,607.10 = 180,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,308.12x = 397,607.10 × 180,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,308.12x = 71,923,100,606.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,923,100,606.15/288,308.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,466.09

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