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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,959.90, 448,216.65 and 180,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,959.90, 448,216.65 and 180,606.30 is: 270,774.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,959.90 : 448,216.65 = 180,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,959.90/448,216.65 = 180,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,959.90x = 448,216.65 × 180,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,959.90x = 80,950,750,754.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,950,750,754.90/298,959.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,774.61

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