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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277,170.23, 382,357.41 and 179,019.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277,170.23, 382,357.41 and 179,019.72 is: 246,958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277,170.23 : 382,357.41 = 179,019.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277,170.23/382,357.41 = 179,019.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277,170.23x = 382,357.41 × 179,019.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277,170.23x = 68,449,517,911.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,449,517,911.97/277,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246,958.40

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