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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,037.41, 448,048.34 and 180,459.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,037.41, 448,048.34 and 180,459.58 is: 270,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,037.41 : 448,048.34 = 180,459.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,037.41/448,048.34 = 180,459.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,037.41x = 448,048.34 × 180,459.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,037.41x = 80,854,615,256.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,854,615,256.10/299,037.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,382.94

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