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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,960.20, 450,231.90 and 181,862.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,960.20, 450,231.90 and 181,862.20 is: 272,970.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,960.20 : 450,231.90 = 181,862.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,960.20/450,231.90 = 181,862.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,960.20x = 450,231.90 × 181,862.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,960.20x = 81,880,163,844.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,880,163,844.18/299,960.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,970.09

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