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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,185.92, 379,837.20 and 179,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,185.92, 379,837.20 and 179,707.44 is: 248,048.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,185.92 : 379,837.20 = 179,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,185.92/379,837.20 = 179,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,185.92x = 379,837.20 × 179,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,185.92x = 68,259,570,828.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,259,570,828.77/275,185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,048.92

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