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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,030.20, 448,545.30 and 188,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,030.20, 448,545.30 and 188,438.20 is: 282,657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,030.20 : 448,545.30 = 188,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,030.20/448,545.30 = 188,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,030.20x = 448,545.30 × 188,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,030.20x = 84,523,068,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,523,068,950.46/299,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,657.30

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