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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311,348.48, 429,661.68 and 180,551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311,348.48, 429,661.68 and 180,551.48 is: 249,161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311,348.48 : 429,661.68 = 180,551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311,348.48/429,661.68 = 180,551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311,348.48x = 429,661.68 × 180,551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311,348.48x = 77,576,052,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,576,052,223.29/311,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,161.49

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