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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,555.44, 424,416.88 and 180,315.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,555.44, 424,416.88 and 180,315.78 is: 248,830.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,555.44 : 424,416.88 = 180,315.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,555.44/424,416.88 = 180,315.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,555.44x = 424,416.88 × 180,315.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,555.44x = 76,529,057,738.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,529,057,738.70/307,555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,830.13

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