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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,908.80, 447,208.80 and 179,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,908.80, 447,208.80 and 179,713.60 is: 269,778.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,908.80 : 447,208.80 = 179,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,908.80/447,208.80 = 179,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,908.80x = 447,208.80 × 179,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,908.80x = 80,369,503,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,369,503,399.68/297,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,778.88

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