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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,218.15, 414,233.28 and 179,335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,218.15, 414,233.28 and 179,335.85 is: 247,442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,218.15 : 414,233.28 = 179,335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,218.15/414,233.28 = 179,335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,218.15x = 414,233.28 × 179,335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,218.15x = 74,286,875,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,286,875,295.92/300,218.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,442.98

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