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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,977.13, 413,974.97 and 179,095.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,977.13, 413,974.97 and 179,095.87 is: 247,156.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,977.13 : 413,974.97 = 179,095.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,977.13/413,974.97 = 179,095.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,977.13x = 413,974.97 × 179,095.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,977.13x = 74,141,207,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,141,207,410.37/299,977.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,156.20

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