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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,844.24, 415,055.12 and 179,988.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,844.24, 415,055.12 and 179,988.96 is: 248,319.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,844.24 : 415,055.12 = 179,988.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,844.24/415,055.12 = 179,988.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,844.24x = 415,055.12 × 179,988.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,844.24x = 74,705,339,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,705,339,391.48/300,844.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,319.00

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