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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,992.80, 449,384.40 and 187,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,992.80, 449,384.40 and 187,327.20 is: 280,613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,992.80 : 449,384.40 = 187,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,992.80/449,384.40 = 187,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,992.80x = 449,384.40 × 187,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,992.80x = 84,181,921,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,181,921,375.68/299,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,613.14

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