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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,908.68, 449,640.78 and 181,552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,908.68, 449,640.78 and 181,552.02 is: 272,193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,908.68 : 449,640.78 = 181,552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,908.68/449,640.78 = 181,552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,908.68x = 449,640.78 × 181,552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,908.68x = 81,633,191,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,633,191,883.38/299,908.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,193.50

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