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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,996.02, 447,986.52 and 180,418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,996.02, 447,986.52 and 180,418.20 is: 270,321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,996.02 : 447,986.52 = 180,418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,996.02/447,986.52 = 180,418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,996.02x = 447,986.52 × 180,418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,996.02x = 80,824,921,562.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,824,921,562.66/298,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,321.06

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