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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,209.73, 411,148.51 and 179,325.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,209.73, 411,148.51 and 179,325.38 is: 268,879.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,209.73 : 411,148.51 = 179,325.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,209.73/411,148.51 = 179,325.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,209.73x = 411,148.51 × 179,325.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,209.73x = 73,729,362,792.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,729,362,792.18/274,209.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,879.46

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