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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,266.53, 414,327.01 and 179,382.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,266.53, 414,327.01 and 179,382.23 is: 247,523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,266.53 : 414,327.01 = 179,382.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,266.53/414,327.01 = 179,382.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,266.53x = 414,327.01 × 179,382.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,266.53x = 74,322,903,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,322,903,003.03/300,266.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,523.10

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