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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,182.08, 415,561.50 and 180,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,182.08, 415,561.50 and 180,277.40 is: 248,741.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,182.08 : 415,561.50 = 180,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,182.08/415,561.50 = 180,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,182.08x = 415,561.50 × 180,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,182.08x = 74,916,346,760.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,916,346,760.10/301,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,741.05

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