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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,781.31, 415,066.02 and 179,851.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,781.31, 415,066.02 and 179,851.28 is: 248,187.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,781.31 : 415,066.02 = 179,851.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,781.31/415,066.02 = 179,851.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,781.31x = 415,066.02 × 179,851.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,781.31x = 74,650,154,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,650,154,981.51/300,781.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,187.48

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