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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,955.25, 450,098.95 and 179,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,955.25, 450,098.95 and 179,716.72 is: 269,674.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,955.25 : 450,098.95 = 179,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,955.25/450,098.95 = 179,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,955.25x = 450,098.95 × 179,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,955.25x = 80,890,306,969.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,890,306,969.44/299,955.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,674.58

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