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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,505.60, 448,675.20 and 180,824.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,505.60, 448,675.20 and 180,824.40 is: 270,884.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,505.60 : 448,675.20 = 180,824.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,505.60/448,675.20 = 180,824.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,505.60x = 448,675.20 × 180,824.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,505.60x = 81,131,423,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,131,423,834.88/299,505.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,884.50

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