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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,835.20, 415,042.74 and 179,979.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,835.20, 415,042.74 and 179,979.96 is: 248,306.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,835.20 : 415,042.74 = 179,979.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,835.20/415,042.74 = 179,979.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,835.20x = 415,042.74 × 179,979.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,835.20x = 74,699,375,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,699,375,743.49/300,835.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,306.63

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