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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,997.44, 450,162.22 and 179,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,997.44, 450,162.22 and 179,759.04 is: 269,738.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,997.44 : 450,162.22 = 179,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,997.44/450,162.22 = 179,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,997.44x = 450,162.22 × 179,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,997.44x = 80,920,728,511.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,920,728,511.47/299,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,738.06

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