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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,832.22, 413,718.60 and 179,022.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,832.22, 413,718.60 and 179,022.34 is: 247,021.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,832.22 : 413,718.60 = 179,022.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,832.22/413,718.60 = 179,022.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,832.22x = 413,718.60 × 179,022.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,832.22x = 74,064,871,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,064,871,873.52/299,832.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,021.06

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