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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,774.25, 451,026.55 and 179,252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,774.25, 451,026.55 and 179,252.20 is: 268,797.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,774.25 : 451,026.55 = 179,252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,774.25/451,026.55 = 179,252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,774.25x = 451,026.55 × 179,252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,774.25x = 80,847,501,345.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,847,501,345.91/300,774.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,797.95

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