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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,948, 365,448.48 and 179,789.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,948, 365,448.48 and 179,789.52 is: 269,335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,948 : 365,448.48 = 179,789.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,948/365,448.48 = 179,789.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,948x = 365,448.48 × 179,789.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,948x = 65,703,806,803.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,703,806,803.93/243,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,335.30

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