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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,761.25, 415,050.53 and 179,907.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,761.25, 415,050.53 and 179,907.63 is: 248,272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,761.25 : 415,050.53 = 179,907.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,761.25/415,050.53 = 179,907.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,761.25x = 415,050.53 × 179,907.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,761.25x = 74,670,756,283.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,670,756,283.01/300,761.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,272.53

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