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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,744.97, 424,758.91 and 180,461.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,744.97, 424,758.91 and 180,461.57 is: 249,078.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,744.97 : 424,758.91 = 180,461.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,744.97/424,758.91 = 180,461.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,744.97x = 424,758.91 × 180,461.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,744.97x = 76,652,659,770.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,652,659,770.09/307,744.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,078.51

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