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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,861.68, 379,425.24 and 179,450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,861.68, 379,425.24 and 179,450.16 is: 247,717.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,861.68 : 379,425.24 = 179,450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,861.68/379,425.24 = 179,450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,861.68x = 379,425.24 × 179,450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,861.68x = 68,087,920,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,087,920,026.04/274,861.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,717.03

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