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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,449.52, 311,148.79 and 179,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,449.52, 311,148.79 and 179,056.24 is: 267,273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,449.52 : 311,148.79 = 179,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,449.52/311,148.79 = 179,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,449.52x = 311,148.79 × 179,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,449.52x = 55,713,129,966.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,713,129,966.92/208,449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,273.97

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