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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,732.75, 415,011.20 and 179,879.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,732.75, 415,011.20 and 179,879.13 is: 248,233.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,732.75 : 415,011.20 = 179,879.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,732.75/415,011.20 = 179,879.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,732.75x = 415,011.20 × 179,879.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,732.75x = 74,651,852,696.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,651,852,696.86/300,732.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,233.20

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