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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,974.40, 446,983.20 and 179,390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,974.40, 446,983.20 and 179,390.40 is: 269,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,974.40 : 446,983.20 = 179,390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,974.40/446,983.20 = 179,390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,974.40x = 446,983.20 × 179,390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,974.40x = 80,184,495,041.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,184,495,041.28/297,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,098.60

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