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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,947.14, 413,932.01 and 179,098.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,947.14, 413,932.01 and 179,098.99 is: 247,159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,947.14 : 413,932.01 = 179,098.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,947.14/413,932.01 = 179,098.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,947.14x = 413,932.01 × 179,098.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,947.14x = 74,134,802,989.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,134,802,989.34/299,947.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,159.56

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