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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,125.60, 447,625.80 and 180,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,125.60, 447,625.80 and 180,027.60 is: 270,305.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,125.60 : 447,625.80 = 180,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,125.60/447,625.80 = 180,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,125.60x = 447,625.80 × 180,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,125.60x = 80,584,998,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,584,998,472.08/298,125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,305.53

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