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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,976.13, 413,973.59 and 179,094.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,976.13, 413,973.59 and 179,094.87 is: 247,154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,976.13 : 413,973.59 = 179,094.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,976.13/413,973.59 = 179,094.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,976.13x = 413,973.59 × 179,094.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,976.13x = 74,140,546,553.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,140,546,553.31/299,976.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,154.82

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