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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,982.96, 433,307.86 and 179,872.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,982.96, 433,307.86 and 179,872.88 is: 248,231.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,982.96 : 433,307.86 = 179,872.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,982.96/433,307.86 = 179,872.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,982.96x = 433,307.86 × 179,872.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,982.96x = 77,940,332,704.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,940,332,704.84/313,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,231.09

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