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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,268.92, 414,330.29 and 179,384.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,268.92, 414,330.29 and 179,384.63 is: 247,526.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,268.92 : 414,330.29 = 179,384.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,268.92/414,330.29 = 179,384.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,268.92x = 414,330.29 × 179,384.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,268.92x = 74,324,483,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,324,483,473.56/300,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,526.39

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