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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,640.89, 406,593.68 and 180,111.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,640.89, 406,593.68 and 180,111.35 is: 248,547.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,640.89 : 406,593.68 = 180,111.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,640.89/406,593.68 = 180,111.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,640.89x = 406,593.68 × 180,111.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,640.89x = 73,232,133,672.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,232,133,672.74/294,640.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,547.08

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