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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,782.13, 449,450.85 and 181,425.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,782.13, 449,450.85 and 181,425.33 is: 272,003.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,782.13 : 449,450.85 = 181,425.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,782.13/449,450.85 = 181,425.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,782.13x = 449,450.85 × 181,425.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,782.13x = 81,541,768,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,541,768,996.53/299,782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,003.44

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