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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,632.80, 449,449.20 and 181,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,632.80, 449,449.20 and 181,243.20 is: 271,864.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,632.80 : 449,449.20 = 181,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,632.80/449,449.20 = 181,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,632.80x = 449,449.20 × 181,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,632.80x = 81,459,611,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,459,611,245.44/299,632.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,864.80

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