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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208,451.77, 311,152.14 and 179,058.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208,451.77, 311,152.14 and 179,058.49 is: 267,277.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208,451.77 : 311,152.14 = 179,058.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208,451.77/311,152.14 = 179,058.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208,451.77x = 311,152.14 × 179,058.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208,451.77x = 55,714,432,348.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,714,432,348.67/208,451.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,277.33

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