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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,213.90, 449,148.90 and 187,020.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,213.90, 449,148.90 and 187,020.80 is: 280,736.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,213.90 : 449,148.90 = 187,020.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,213.90/449,148.90 = 187,020.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,213.90x = 449,148.90 × 187,020.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,213.90x = 84,000,186,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,000,186,597.12/299,213.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,736.24

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