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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,310.61, 414,387.72 and 179,426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,310.61, 414,387.72 and 179,426.30 is: 247,583.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,310.61 : 414,387.72 = 179,426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,310.61/414,387.72 = 179,426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,310.61x = 414,387.72 × 179,426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,310.61x = 74,352,053,293.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,352,053,293.10/300,310.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,583.84

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