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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,928.37, 461,826.54 and 179,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,928.37, 461,826.54 and 179,759.28 is: 269,600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,928.37 : 461,826.54 = 179,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,928.37/461,826.54 = 179,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,928.37x = 461,826.54 × 179,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,928.37x = 83,017,606,315.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,017,606,315.29/307,928.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,600.38

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