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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,170.26, 399,204.75 and 180,306.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,170.26, 399,204.75 and 180,306.87 is: 248,916.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,170.26 : 399,204.75 = 180,306.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,170.26/399,204.75 = 180,306.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,170.26x = 399,204.75 × 180,306.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,170.26x = 71,979,358,961.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,979,358,961.63/289,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,916.88

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