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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,995.12, 413,999.85 and 179,113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,995.12, 413,999.85 and 179,113.87 is: 247,181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,995.12 : 413,999.85 = 179,113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,995.12/413,999.85 = 179,113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,995.12x = 413,999.85 × 179,113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,995.12x = 74,153,115,312.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,153,115,312.92/299,995.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,181.07

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