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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,149.44, 373,991.90 and 179,162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,149.44, 373,991.90 and 179,162.18 is: 247,115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,149.44 : 373,991.90 = 179,162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,149.44/373,991.90 = 179,162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,149.44x = 373,991.90 × 179,162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,149.44x = 67,005,201,340.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,005,201,340.57/271,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,115.40

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