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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,275.94, 414,311.04 and 179,456.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,275.94, 414,311.04 and 179,456.34 is: 247,608.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,275.94 : 414,311.04 = 179,456.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,275.94/414,311.04 = 179,456.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,275.94x = 414,311.04 × 179,456.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,275.94x = 74,350,742,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,350,742,859.99/300,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,608.06

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