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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,211.18, 414,282.27 and 179,325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,211.18, 414,282.27 and 179,325.16 is: 247,463.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,211.18 : 414,282.27 = 179,325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,211.18/414,282.27 = 179,325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,211.18x = 414,282.27 × 179,325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,211.18x = 74,291,234,352.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,291,234,352.91/300,211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,463.25

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