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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,071.70, 414,193.41 and 179,301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,071.70, 414,193.41 and 179,301.78 is: 247,492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,071.70 : 414,193.41 = 179,301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,071.70/414,193.41 = 179,301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,071.70x = 414,193.41 × 179,301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,071.70x = 74,265,615,677.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,265,615,677.27/300,071.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,492.90

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