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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,831.68, 415,147.56 and 179,977.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,831.68, 415,147.56 and 179,977.88 is: 248,369.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,831.68 : 415,147.56 = 179,977.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,831.68/415,147.56 = 179,977.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,831.68x = 415,147.56 × 179,977.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,831.68x = 74,717,377,735.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,717,377,735.97/300,831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,369.38

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