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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,773, 415,066.82 and 179,919.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,773, 415,066.82 and 179,919.40 is: 248,288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,773 : 415,066.82 = 179,919.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,773/415,066.82 = 179,919.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,773x = 415,066.82 × 179,919.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,773x = 74,678,573,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,678,573,214.31/300,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,288.82

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