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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,285.56, 415,787.10 and 180,446.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,285.56, 415,787.10 and 180,446.52 is: 249,024.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,285.56 : 415,787.10 = 180,446.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,285.56/415,787.10 = 180,446.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,285.56x = 415,787.10 × 180,446.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,285.56x = 75,027,335,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,027,335,255.89/301,285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,024.00

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