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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,168.60, 415,625.70 and 180,286.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,168.60, 415,625.70 and 180,286.50 is: 248,803.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,168.60 : 415,625.70 = 180,286.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,168.60/415,625.70 = 180,286.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,168.60x = 415,625.70 × 180,286.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,168.60x = 74,931,702,763.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,931,702,763.05/301,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,803.17

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