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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,043.42, 448,057.33 and 180,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,043.42, 448,057.33 and 180,465.60 is: 270,391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,043.42 : 448,057.33 = 180,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,043.42/448,057.33 = 180,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,043.42x = 448,057.33 × 180,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,043.42x = 80,858,934,892.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,858,934,892.85/299,043.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,391.95

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