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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,514.06, 424,359.78 and 180,274.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,514.06, 424,359.78 and 180,274.40 is: 248,773.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,514.06 : 424,359.78 = 180,274.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,514.06/424,359.78 = 180,274.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,514.06x = 424,359.78 × 180,274.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,514.06x = 76,501,204,723.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,501,204,723.63/307,514.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,773.03

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