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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,737.40, 446,606.10 and 179,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,737.40, 446,606.10 and 179,639.40 is: 269,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,737.40 : 446,606.10 = 179,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,737.40/446,606.10 = 179,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,737.40x = 446,606.10 × 179,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,737.40x = 80,228,051,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,228,051,840.34/297,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,459.10

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