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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,266.66, 379,504.44 and 179,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,266.66, 379,504.44 and 179,607.28 is: 247,620.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,266.66 : 379,504.44 = 179,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,266.66/379,504.44 = 179,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,266.66x = 379,504.44 × 179,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,266.66x = 68,161,760,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,161,760,216.32/275,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,620.84

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