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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,149.32, 423,721.14 and 179,746.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,149.32, 423,721.14 and 179,746.04 is: 247,964.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,149.32 : 423,721.14 = 179,746.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,149.32/423,721.14 = 179,746.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,149.32x = 423,721.14 × 179,746.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,149.32x = 76,162,196,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,162,196,979.29/307,149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,964.73

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