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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,215.73, 414,229.86 and 179,333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,215.73, 414,229.86 and 179,333.35 is: 247,439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,215.73 : 414,229.86 = 179,333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,215.73/414,229.86 = 179,333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,215.73x = 414,229.86 × 179,333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,215.73x = 74,285,228,463.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,285,228,463.83/300,215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,439.49

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