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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,225.49, 396,113.13 and 179,805.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,225.49, 396,113.13 and 179,805.30 is: 247,969.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,225.49 : 396,113.13 = 179,805.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,225.49/396,113.13 = 179,805.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,225.49x = 396,113.13 × 179,805.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,225.49x = 71,223,240,173.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,223,240,173.59/287,225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,969.78

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