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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,117.65, 414,130.73 and 179,242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,117.65, 414,130.73 and 179,242.16 is: 247,335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,117.65 : 414,130.73 = 179,242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,117.65/414,130.73 = 179,242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,117.65x = 414,130.73 × 179,242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,117.65x = 74,229,683,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,229,683,600.71/300,117.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,335.29

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