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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,454.92, 414,598.96 and 179,572.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,454.92, 414,598.96 and 179,572.12 is: 247,792.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,454.92 : 414,598.96 = 179,572.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,454.92/414,598.96 = 179,572.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,454.92x = 414,598.96 × 179,572.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,454.92x = 74,450,414,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,450,414,197.00/300,454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,792.30

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