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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,905.68, 449,636.31 and 181,549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,905.68, 449,636.31 and 181,549.02 is: 272,189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,905.68 : 449,636.31 = 181,549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,905.68/449,636.31 = 181,549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,905.68x = 449,636.31 × 181,549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,905.68x = 81,631,031,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,631,031,436.92/299,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,189.01

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