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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,569.86, 409,366.23 and 180,282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,569.86, 409,366.23 and 180,282.93 is: 248,851.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,569.86 : 409,366.23 = 180,282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,569.86/409,366.23 = 180,282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,569.86x = 409,366.23 × 180,282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,569.86x = 73,801,743,387.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,801,743,387.45/296,569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,851.13

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