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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,041.20, 352,024.44 and 179,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,041.20, 352,024.44 and 179,623.60 is: 247,928.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,041.20 : 352,024.44 = 179,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,041.20/352,024.44 = 179,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,041.20x = 352,024.44 × 179,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,041.20x = 63,231,897,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,231,897,200.78/255,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,928.17

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