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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,938.98, 413,920.72 and 179,090.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,938.98, 413,920.72 and 179,090.82 is: 247,148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,938.98 : 413,920.72 = 179,090.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,938.98/413,920.72 = 179,090.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,938.98x = 413,920.72 × 179,090.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,938.98x = 74,129,403,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,129,403,051.50/299,938.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,148.28

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