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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,148.31, 373,990.37 and 179,161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,148.31, 373,990.37 and 179,161.04 is: 247,113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,148.31 : 373,990.37 = 179,161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,148.31/373,990.37 = 179,161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,148.31x = 373,990.37 × 179,161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,148.31x = 67,004,503,678.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,004,503,678.36/271,148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,113.85

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