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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,211.72, 414,224.35 and 179,329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,211.72, 414,224.35 and 179,329.34 is: 247,433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,211.72 : 414,224.35 = 179,329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,211.72/414,224.35 = 179,329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,211.72x = 414,224.35 × 179,329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,211.72x = 74,282,579,884.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,282,579,884.67/300,211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,433.98

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