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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,335.80, 449,003.70 and 174,919.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,335.80, 449,003.70 and 174,919.80 is: 262,379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,335.80 : 449,003.70 = 174,919.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,335.80/449,003.70 = 174,919.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,335.80x = 449,003.70 × 174,919.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,335.80x = 78,539,637,403.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,539,637,403.26/299,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,379.70

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