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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,099.13, 447,594.83 and 186,832.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,099.13, 447,594.83 and 186,832.22 is: 279,590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,099.13 : 447,594.83 = 186,832.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,099.13/447,594.83 = 186,832.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,099.13x = 447,594.83 × 186,832.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,099.13x = 83,625,132,577.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,625,132,577.29/299,099.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,590.02

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