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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,788.76, 415,088.50 and 179,935.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,788.76, 415,088.50 and 179,935.14 is: 248,310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,788.76 : 415,088.50 = 179,935.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,788.76/415,088.50 = 179,935.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,788.76x = 415,088.50 × 179,935.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,788.76x = 74,689,007,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,689,007,359.89/300,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,310.50

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