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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,326.05, 448,972.67 and 180,965.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,326.05, 448,972.67 and 180,965.61 is: 271,438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,326.05 : 448,972.67 = 180,965.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,326.05/448,972.67 = 180,965.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,326.05x = 448,972.67 × 180,965.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,326.05x = 81,248,613,099.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,248,613,099.88/299,326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,438.50

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