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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,002.64, 398,796.60 and 180,096.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,002.64, 398,796.60 and 180,096.88 is: 248,516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,002.64 : 398,796.60 = 180,096.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,002.64/398,796.60 = 180,096.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,002.64x = 398,796.60 × 180,096.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,002.64x = 71,822,023,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,822,023,414.61/289,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,516.84

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