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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,310.30, 448,965.45 and 180,920.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,310.30, 448,965.45 and 180,920.70 is: 271,381.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,310.30 : 448,965.45 = 180,920.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,310.30/448,965.45 = 180,920.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,310.30x = 448,965.45 × 180,920.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,310.30x = 81,227,143,489.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,227,143,489.82/299,310.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,381.05

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