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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,850.91, 416,368.98 and 179,260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,850.91, 416,368.98 and 179,260.02 is: 247,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,850.91 : 416,368.98 = 179,260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,850.91/416,368.98 = 179,260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,850.91x = 416,368.98 × 179,260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,850.91x = 74,638,311,682.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,638,311,682.18/301,850.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,268.80

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