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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,277.59, 425,422.92 and 180,953.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,277.59, 425,422.92 and 180,953.18 is: 249,715.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,277.59 : 425,422.92 = 180,953.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,277.59/425,422.92 = 180,953.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,277.59x = 425,422.92 × 180,953.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,277.59x = 76,981,631,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,981,631,388.92/308,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,715.30

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