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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,215.25, 426,717.99 and 180,230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,215.25, 426,717.99 and 180,230.04 is: 248,718.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,215.25 : 426,717.99 = 180,230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,215.25/426,717.99 = 180,230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,215.25x = 426,717.99 × 180,230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,215.25x = 76,907,400,406.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,907,400,406.42/309,215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,718.01

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