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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,186.59, 379,405.95 and 178,219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,186.59, 379,405.95 and 178,219.11 is: 245,714.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,186.59 : 379,405.95 = 178,219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,186.59/379,405.95 = 178,219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,186.59x = 379,405.95 × 178,219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,186.59x = 67,617,390,926.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,617,390,926.32/275,186.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,714.70

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