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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,214.98, 396,098.64 and 179,794.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,214.98, 396,098.64 and 179,794.80 is: 247,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,214.98 : 396,098.64 = 179,794.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,214.98/396,098.64 = 179,794.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,214.98x = 396,098.64 × 179,794.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,214.98x = 71,216,475,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,216,475,759.07/287,214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,955.30

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