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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,783.88, 416,277.22 and 179,193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,783.88, 416,277.22 and 179,193.16 is: 247,176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,783.88 : 416,277.22 = 179,193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,783.88/416,277.22 = 179,193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,783.88x = 416,277.22 × 179,193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,783.88x = 74,594,030,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,594,030,487.82/301,783.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,176.99

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