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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,744.63, 379,151.38 and 179,196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,744.63, 379,151.38 and 179,196.49 is: 247,293.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,744.63 : 379,151.38 = 179,196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,744.63/379,151.38 = 179,196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,744.63x = 379,151.38 × 179,196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,744.63x = 67,942,596,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,942,596,474.66/274,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,293.63

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