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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,172.05, 415,547.73 and 180,267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,172.05, 415,547.73 and 180,267.40 is: 248,727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,172.05 : 415,547.73 = 180,267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,172.05/415,547.73 = 180,267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,172.05x = 415,547.73 × 180,267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,172.05x = 74,909,708,863.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,909,708,863.00/301,172.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,727.29

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