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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,099.04, 379,638.72 and 179,549.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,099.04, 379,638.72 and 179,549.28 is: 247,779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,099.04 : 379,638.72 = 179,549.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,099.04/379,638.72 = 179,549.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,099.04x = 379,638.72 × 179,549.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,099.04x = 68,163,858,836.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,163,858,836.12/275,099.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,779.34

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