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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,233.40, 448,850.10 and 187,040.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,233.40, 448,850.10 and 187,040.30 is: 280,560.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,233.40 : 448,850.10 = 187,040.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,233.40/448,850.10 = 187,040.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,233.40x = 448,850.10 × 187,040.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,233.40x = 83,953,057,359.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,953,057,359.03/299,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,560.45

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