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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,453.14, 399,640.26 and 180,723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,453.14, 399,640.26 and 180,723.02 is: 249,519.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,453.14 : 399,640.26 = 180,723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,453.14/399,640.26 = 180,723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,453.14x = 399,640.26 × 180,723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,453.14x = 72,224,192,702.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,224,192,702.58/289,453.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,519.47

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