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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,150.44, 373,993.27 and 179,163.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,150.44, 373,993.27 and 179,163.18 is: 247,116.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,150.44 : 373,993.27 = 179,163.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,150.44/373,993.27 = 179,163.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,150.44x = 373,993.27 × 179,163.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,150.44x = 67,005,823,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,005,823,551.80/271,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,116.78

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