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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,506.06, 424,348.74 and 180,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,506.06, 424,348.74 and 180,266.40 is: 248,761.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,506.06 : 424,348.74 = 180,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,506.06/424,348.74 = 180,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,506.06x = 424,348.74 × 180,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,506.06x = 76,495,819,704.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,495,819,704.34/307,506.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,761.99

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