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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,234.40, 448,851.60 and 187,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,234.40, 448,851.60 and 187,041.30 is: 280,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,234.40 : 448,851.60 = 187,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,234.40/448,851.60 = 187,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,234.40x = 448,851.60 × 187,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,234.40x = 83,953,786,771.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,953,786,771.08/299,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,561.95

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