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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,153.19, 373,997.09 and 179,165.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,153.19, 373,997.09 and 179,165.93 is: 247,120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,153.19 : 373,997.09 = 179,165.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,153.19/373,997.09 = 179,165.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,153.19x = 373,997.09 × 179,165.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,153.19x = 67,007,535,025.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,007,535,025.07/271,153.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,120.59

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