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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,314.80, 448,972.20 and 180,925.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,314.80, 448,972.20 and 180,925.20 is: 271,387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,314.80 : 448,972.20 = 180,925.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,314.80/448,972.20 = 180,925.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,314.80x = 448,972.20 × 180,925.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,314.80x = 81,230,385,079.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,230,385,079.44/299,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,387.80

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