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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,552.61, 409,342.41 and 180,265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,552.61, 409,342.41 and 180,265.68 is: 248,827.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,552.61 : 409,342.41 = 180,265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,552.61/409,342.41 = 180,265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,552.61x = 409,342.41 × 180,265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,552.61x = 73,790,387,891.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,790,387,891.49/296,552.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,827.31

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