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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,004.80, 468,007.20 and 179,294.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,004.80, 468,007.20 and 179,294.40 is: 268,941.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,004.80 : 468,007.20 = 179,294.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,004.80/468,007.20 = 179,294.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,004.80x = 468,007.20 × 179,294.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,004.80x = 83,911,070,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,911,070,119.68/312,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,941.60

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