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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,038.94, 426,437.69 and 180,005.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,038.94, 426,437.69 and 180,005.67 is: 248,386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,038.94 : 426,437.69 = 180,005.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,038.94/426,437.69 = 180,005.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,038.94x = 426,437.69 × 180,005.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,038.94x = 76,761,201,201.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,761,201,201.67/309,038.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,386.83

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