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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,955.04, 379,324.56 and 179,427.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,955.04, 379,324.56 and 179,427.36 is: 247,535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,955.04 : 379,324.56 = 179,427.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,955.04/379,324.56 = 179,427.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,955.04x = 379,324.56 × 179,427.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,955.04x = 68,061,204,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,061,204,383.96/274,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,535.76

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