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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,213.23, 414,226.41 and 179,330.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,213.23, 414,226.41 and 179,330.85 is: 247,436.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,213.23 : 414,226.41 = 179,330.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,213.23/414,226.41 = 179,330.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,213.23x = 414,226.41 × 179,330.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,213.23x = 74,283,574,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,283,574,197.75/300,213.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,436.05

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