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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,534.14, 406,446.45 and 180,004.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,534.14, 406,446.45 and 180,004.37 is: 248,399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,534.14 : 406,446.45 = 180,004.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,534.14/406,446.45 = 180,004.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,534.14x = 406,446.45 × 180,004.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,534.14x = 73,162,135,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,162,135,138.75/294,534.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,399.51

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