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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,459.92, 414,605.86 and 179,577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,459.92, 414,605.86 and 179,577.12 is: 247,799.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,459.92 : 414,605.86 = 179,577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,459.92/414,605.86 = 179,577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,459.92x = 414,605.86 × 179,577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,459.92x = 74,453,726,273.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,453,726,273.92/300,459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,799.19

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