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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,451.02, 311,151.02 and 179,057.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,451.02, 311,151.02 and 179,057.74 is: 267,276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,451.02 : 311,151.02 = 179,057.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,451.02/311,151.02 = 179,057.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,451.02x = 311,151.02 × 179,057.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,451.02x = 55,713,996,884.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,713,996,884.14/208,451.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,276.21

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