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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,303.40, 448,976.70 and 180,719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,303.40, 448,976.70 and 180,719.40 is: 271,092.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,303.40 : 448,976.70 = 180,719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,303.40/448,976.70 = 180,719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,303.40x = 448,976.70 × 180,719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,303.40x = 81,138,799,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,138,799,837.98/299,303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,092.14

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