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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,110.08, 447,611.76 and 186,843.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,110.08, 447,611.76 and 186,843.12 is: 279,606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,110.08 : 447,611.76 = 186,843.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,110.08/447,611.76 = 186,843.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,110.08x = 447,611.76 × 186,843.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,110.08x = 83,633,177,787.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,633,177,787.09/299,110.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,606.68

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