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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,979.51, 369,829.66 and 177,179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,979.51, 369,829.66 and 177,179.35 is: 244,519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,979.51 : 369,829.66 = 177,179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,979.51/369,829.66 = 177,179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,979.51x = 369,829.66 × 177,179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,979.51x = 65,526,178,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,526,178,769.52/267,979.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,519.36

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