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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,511.06, 424,355.64 and 180,271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,511.06, 424,355.64 and 180,271.40 is: 248,768.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,511.06 : 424,355.64 = 180,271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,511.06/424,355.64 = 180,271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,511.06x = 424,355.64 × 180,271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,511.06x = 76,499,185,320.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,499,185,320.70/307,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,768.89

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