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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,216.38, 423,967.59 and 179,880.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,216.38, 423,967.59 and 179,880.06 is: 248,239.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,216.38 : 423,967.59 = 179,880.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,216.38/423,967.59 = 179,880.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,216.38x = 423,967.59 × 179,880.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,216.38x = 76,263,315,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,263,315,527.26/307,216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,239.74

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