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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,873.93, 449,588.69 and 181,517.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,873.93, 449,588.69 and 181,517.27 is: 272,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,873.93 : 449,588.69 = 181,517.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,873.93/449,588.69 = 181,517.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,873.93x = 449,588.69 × 181,517.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,873.93x = 81,608,110,724.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,608,110,724.09/299,873.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,141.40

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