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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,870.40, 446,827.20 and 179,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,870.40, 446,827.20 and 179,286.40 is: 268,942.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,870.40 : 446,827.20 = 179,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,870.40/446,827.20 = 179,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,870.40x = 446,827.20 × 179,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,870.40x = 80,110,040,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,110,040,110.08/297,870.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,942.60

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