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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,200.46, 414,276.03 and 179,412.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,200.46, 414,276.03 and 179,412.45 is: 247,588.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,200.46 : 414,276.03 = 179,412.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,200.46/414,276.03 = 179,412.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,200.46x = 414,276.03 × 179,412.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,200.46x = 74,326,277,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,326,277,518.57/300,200.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,588.82

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