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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,310.80, 448,966.20 and 174,894.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,310.80, 448,966.20 and 174,894.80 is: 262,342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,310.80 : 448,966.20 = 174,894.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,310.80/448,966.20 = 174,894.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,310.80x = 448,966.20 × 174,894.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,310.80x = 78,521,853,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,521,853,755.76/299,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,342.20

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