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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,310.40, 427,504.80 and 179,940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,310.40, 427,504.80 and 179,940.80 is: 269,620.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,310.40 : 427,504.80 = 179,940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,310.40/427,504.80 = 179,940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,310.40x = 427,504.80 × 179,940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,310.40x = 76,925,555,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,925,555,715.84/285,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,620.58

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