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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,803.06, 415,108.29 and 179,949.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,803.06, 415,108.29 and 179,949.38 is: 248,330.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,803.06 : 415,108.29 = 179,949.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,803.06/415,108.29 = 179,949.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,803.06x = 415,108.29 × 179,949.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,803.06x = 74,698,479,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,698,479,418.36/300,803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,330.18

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