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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,391.80, 379,900.12 and 179,954.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,391.80, 379,900.12 and 179,954.36 is: 248,245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,391.80 : 379,900.12 = 179,954.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,391.80/379,900.12 = 179,954.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,391.80x = 379,900.12 × 179,954.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,391.80x = 68,364,682,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,364,682,958.52/275,391.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,245.17

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