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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,162.73, 415,617.59 and 180,280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,162.73, 415,617.59 and 180,280.62 is: 248,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,162.73 : 415,617.59 = 180,280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,162.73/415,617.59 = 180,280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,162.73x = 415,617.59 × 180,280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,162.73x = 74,927,797,258.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,927,797,258.81/301,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,795.06

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