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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,184.08, 415,564.26 and 180,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,184.08, 415,564.26 and 180,279.40 is: 248,743.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,184.08 : 415,564.26 = 180,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,184.08/415,564.26 = 180,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,184.08x = 415,564.26 × 180,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,184.08x = 74,917,675,454.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,917,675,454.24/301,184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,743.81

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