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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,952.26, 450,094.47 and 179,713.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,952.26, 450,094.47 and 179,713.74 is: 269,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,952.26 : 450,094.47 = 179,713.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,952.26/450,094.47 = 179,713.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,952.26x = 450,094.47 × 179,713.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,952.26x = 80,888,160,050.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,888,160,050.05/299,952.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,670.11

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