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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,764, 415,054.42 and 179,910.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,764, 415,054.42 and 179,910.38 is: 248,276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,764 : 415,054.42 = 179,910.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,764/415,054.42 = 179,910.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,764x = 415,054.42 × 179,910.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,764x = 74,672,598,422.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,672,598,422.88/300,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,276.38

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