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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,302.86, 414,376.96 and 179,418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,302.86, 414,376.96 and 179,418.46 is: 247,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,302.86 : 414,376.96 = 179,418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,302.86/414,376.96 = 179,418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,302.86x = 414,376.96 × 179,418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,302.86x = 74,346,876,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,346,876,022.68/300,302.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,572.99

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