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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,781.81, 415,066.71 and 179,851.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,781.81, 415,066.71 and 179,851.78 is: 248,188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,781.81 : 415,066.71 = 179,851.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,781.81/415,066.71 = 179,851.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,781.81x = 415,066.71 × 179,851.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,781.81x = 74,650,486,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,650,486,612.24/300,781.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,188.17

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