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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,849.42, 416,366.90 and 179,258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,849.42, 416,366.90 and 179,258.52 is: 247,266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,849.42 : 416,366.90 = 179,258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,849.42/416,366.90 = 179,258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,849.42x = 416,366.90 × 179,258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,849.42x = 74,637,314,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,637,314,270.99/301,849.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,266.71

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