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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,197.62, 411,130.35 and 179,313.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,197.62, 411,130.35 and 179,313.26 is: 268,861.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,197.62 : 411,130.35 = 179,313.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,197.62/411,130.35 = 179,313.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,197.62x = 411,130.35 × 179,313.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,197.62x = 73,721,121,287.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,721,121,287.79/274,197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,861.27

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