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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,747.63, 379,155.53 and 179,199.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,747.63, 379,155.53 and 179,199.49 is: 247,297.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,747.63 : 379,155.53 = 179,199.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,747.63/379,155.53 = 179,199.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,747.63x = 379,155.53 × 179,199.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,747.63x = 67,944,477,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,944,477,606.68/274,747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,297.78

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