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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,765.63, 415,056.66 and 179,912.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,765.63, 415,056.66 and 179,912.01 is: 248,278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,765.63 : 415,056.66 = 179,912.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,765.63/415,056.66 = 179,912.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,765.63x = 415,056.66 × 179,912.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,765.63x = 74,673,674,989.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,673,674,989.64/300,765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,278.62

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