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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,117.86, 427,840.52 and 179,209.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,117.86, 427,840.52 and 179,209.13 is: 247,238.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,117.86 : 427,840.52 = 179,209.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,117.86/427,840.52 = 179,209.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,117.86x = 427,840.52 × 179,209.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,117.86x = 76,672,924,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,672,924,332.70/310,117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,238.02

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