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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,297.28, 426,823.28 and 180,227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,297.28, 426,823.28 and 180,227.76 is: 248,710.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,297.28 : 426,823.28 = 180,227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,297.28/426,823.28 = 180,227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,297.28x = 426,823.28 × 180,227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,297.28x = 76,925,403,670.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,925,403,670.25/309,297.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,710.25

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