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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,264.08, 379,724.40 and 179,826.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,264.08, 379,724.40 and 179,826.64 is: 248,069.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,264.08 : 379,724.40 = 179,826.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,264.08/379,724.40 = 179,826.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,264.08x = 379,724.40 × 179,826.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,264.08x = 68,284,562,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,284,562,978.02/275,264.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,069.28

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