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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,469.60, 449,204.40 and 220,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,469.60, 449,204.40 and 220,737.60 is: 331,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,469.60 : 449,204.40 = 220,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,469.60/449,204.40 = 220,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,469.60x = 449,204.40 × 220,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,469.60x = 99,156,301,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,156,301,165.44/299,469.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,106.40

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