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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,726.75, 415,002.92 and 179,873.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,726.75, 415,002.92 and 179,873.13 is: 248,224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,726.75 : 415,002.92 = 179,873.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,726.75/415,002.92 = 179,873.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,726.75x = 415,002.92 × 179,873.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,726.75x = 74,647,873,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,647,873,280.17/300,726.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,224.92

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