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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,167.60, 532,751.40 and 299,180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,167.60, 532,751.40 and 299,180.40 is: 448,770.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,167.60 : 532,751.40 = 299,180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,167.60/532,751.40 = 299,180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,167.60x = 532,751.40 × 299,180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,167.60x = 159,388,776,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,388,776,952.56/355,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,770.60

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