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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,980.02, 447,962.52 and 180,402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,980.02, 447,962.52 and 180,402.20 is: 270,297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,980.02 : 447,962.52 = 180,402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,980.02/447,962.52 = 180,402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,980.02x = 447,962.52 × 180,402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,980.02x = 80,813,424,125.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,813,424,125.54/298,980.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,297.07

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