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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,897.51, 406,946.63 and 180,367.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,897.51, 406,946.63 and 180,367.97 is: 248,900.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,897.51 : 406,946.63 = 180,367.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,897.51/406,946.63 = 180,367.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,897.51x = 406,946.63 × 180,367.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,897.51x = 73,400,135,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,400,135,967.63/294,897.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,900.49

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