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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,062.88, 423,749.80 and 179,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,062.88, 423,749.80 and 179,741.20 is: 248,044.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,062.88 : 423,749.80 = 179,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,062.88/423,749.80 = 179,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,062.88x = 423,749.80 × 179,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,062.88x = 76,165,297,551.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,165,297,551.76/307,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,044.63

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