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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,732.61, 451,035.23 and 179,206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,732.61, 451,035.23 and 179,206.94 is: 268,772.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,732.61 : 451,035.23 = 179,206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,732.61/451,035.23 = 179,206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,732.61x = 451,035.23 × 179,206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,732.61x = 80,828,641,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,828,641,593.34/300,732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,772.46

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