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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,802.50, 415,107.54 and 179,948.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,802.50, 415,107.54 and 179,948.88 is: 248,329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,802.50 : 415,107.54 = 179,948.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,802.50/415,107.54 = 179,948.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,802.50x = 415,107.54 × 179,948.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,802.50x = 74,698,136,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,698,136,902.56/300,802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,329.51

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