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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,642.80, 449,464.20 and 181,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,642.80, 449,464.20 and 181,253.20 is: 271,879.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,642.80 : 449,464.20 = 181,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,642.80/449,464.20 = 181,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,642.80x = 449,464.20 × 181,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,642.80x = 81,466,824,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,466,824,535.44/299,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,879.80

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