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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,229.23, 414,238.55 and 179,317.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,229.23, 414,238.55 and 179,317.29 is: 247,411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,229.23 : 414,238.55 = 179,317.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,229.23/414,238.55 = 179,317.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,229.23x = 414,238.55 × 179,317.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,229.23x = 74,280,133,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,280,133,302.94/300,229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,411.40

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