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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,996, 415,439.28 and 180,164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,996, 415,439.28 and 180,164.25 is: 248,665.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,996 : 415,439.28 = 180,164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,996/415,439.28 = 180,164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,996x = 415,439.28 × 180,164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,996x = 74,847,306,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,847,306,301.74/300,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,665.45

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