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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,037, 312,789.42 and 179,272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,037, 312,789.42 and 179,272.92 is: 246,984.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,037 : 312,789.42 = 179,272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,037/312,789.42 = 179,272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,037x = 312,789.42 × 179,272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,037x = 56,074,672,668.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,074,672,668.51/227,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,984.73

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