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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,405.98, 415,870.46 and 180,501.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,405.98, 415,870.46 and 180,501.42 is: 249,050.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,405.98 : 415,870.46 = 180,501.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,405.98/415,870.46 = 180,501.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,405.98x = 415,870.46 × 180,501.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,405.98x = 75,065,208,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,065,208,566.05/301,405.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,050.16

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