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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,134.78, 425,186.92 and 180,763.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,134.78, 425,186.92 and 180,763.90 is: 249,431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,134.78 : 425,186.92 = 180,763.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,134.78/425,186.92 = 180,763.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,134.78x = 425,186.92 × 180,763.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,134.78x = 76,858,445,888.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,858,445,888.19/308,134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,431.26

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