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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,546.99, 409,334.65 and 180,260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,546.99, 409,334.65 and 180,260.04 is: 248,819.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,546.99 : 409,334.65 = 180,260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,546.99/409,334.65 = 180,260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,546.99x = 409,334.65 × 180,260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,546.99x = 73,786,681,466.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,786,681,466.74/296,546.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,819.53

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