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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,745.13, 379,152.08 and 179,196.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,745.13, 379,152.08 and 179,196.99 is: 247,294.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,745.13 : 379,152.08 = 179,196.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,745.13/379,152.08 = 179,196.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,745.13x = 379,152.08 × 179,196.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,745.13x = 67,942,910,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,942,910,592.25/274,745.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,294.32

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