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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,994, 449,768.88 and 181,637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,994, 449,768.88 and 181,637.52 is: 272,321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,994 : 449,768.88 = 181,637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,994/449,768.88 = 181,637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,994x = 449,768.88 × 181,637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,994x = 81,694,903,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,694,903,936.38/299,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,321.79

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