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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,218.24, 411,161.22 and 179,333.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,218.24, 411,161.22 and 179,333.88 is: 268,892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,218.24 : 411,161.22 = 179,333.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,218.24/411,161.22 = 179,333.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,218.24x = 411,161.22 × 179,333.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,218.24x = 73,735,136,888.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,735,136,888.13/274,218.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,892.17

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