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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,449.02, 311,148.04 and 179,055.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,449.02, 311,148.04 and 179,055.74 is: 267,273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,449.02 : 311,148.04 = 179,055.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,449.02/311,148.04 = 179,055.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,449.02x = 311,148.04 × 179,055.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,449.02x = 55,712,840,548.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,712,840,548.37/208,449.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,273.23

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