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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,998.44, 450,163.72 and 179,760.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,998.44, 450,163.72 and 179,760.04 is: 269,739.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,998.44 : 450,163.72 = 179,760.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,998.44/450,163.72 = 179,760.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,998.44x = 450,163.72 × 179,760.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,998.44x = 80,921,448,313.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,921,448,313.75/299,998.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,739.56

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