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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,070.36, 410,803.68 and 179,261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,070.36, 410,803.68 and 179,261.48 is: 268,694.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,070.36 : 410,803.68 = 179,261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,070.36/410,803.68 = 179,261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,070.36x = 410,803.68 × 179,261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,070.36x = 73,641,275,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,641,275,666.25/274,070.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,694.78

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