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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,954.25, 450,097.45 and 179,715.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,954.25, 450,097.45 and 179,715.72 is: 269,673.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,954.25 : 450,097.45 = 179,715.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,954.25/450,097.45 = 179,715.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,954.25x = 450,097.45 × 179,715.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,954.25x = 80,889,588,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,889,588,535.49/299,954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,673.09

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