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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,563.65, 449,450.43 and 187,112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,563.65, 449,450.43 and 187,112.21 is: 280,733.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,563.65 : 449,450.43 = 187,112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,563.65/449,450.43 = 187,112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,563.65x = 449,450.43 × 187,112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,563.65x = 84,097,660,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,097,660,995.50/299,563.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,733.86

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