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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,498.24, 450,841.68 and 180,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,498.24, 450,841.68 and 180,693.12 is: 271,096.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,498.24 : 450,841.68 = 180,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,498.24/450,841.68 = 180,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,498.24x = 450,841.68 × 180,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,498.24x = 81,463,989,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,463,989,785.24/300,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,096.40

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