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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,325.05, 448,971.17 and 180,964.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,325.05, 448,971.17 and 180,964.61 is: 271,437.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,325.05 : 448,971.17 = 180,964.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,325.05/448,971.17 = 180,964.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,325.05x = 448,971.17 × 180,964.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,325.05x = 81,247,892,680.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,247,892,680.29/299,325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,437.00

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