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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,262.08, 379,721.64 and 179,824.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,262.08, 379,721.64 and 179,824.64 is: 248,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,262.08 : 379,721.64 = 179,824.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,262.08/379,721.64 = 179,824.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,262.08x = 379,721.64 × 179,824.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,262.08x = 68,283,307,213.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,283,307,213.21/275,262.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,066.52

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