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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,004.48, 313,910.10 and 179,086.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,004.48, 313,910.10 and 179,086.32 is: 268,975.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,004.48 : 313,910.10 = 179,086.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,004.48/313,910.10 = 179,086.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,004.48x = 313,910.10 × 179,086.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,004.48x = 56,217,004,619.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,217,004,619.83/209,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,975.12

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