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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,139.96, 425,235.96 and 180,817.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,139.96, 425,235.96 and 180,817.68 is: 249,530.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,139.96 : 425,235.96 = 180,817.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,139.96/425,235.96 = 180,817.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,139.96x = 425,235.96 × 180,817.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,139.96x = 76,890,179,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,890,179,739.77/308,139.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,530.05

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