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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,264.44, 435,074.54 and 179,317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,264.44, 435,074.54 and 179,317.97 is: 247,464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,264.44 : 435,074.54 = 179,317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,264.44/435,074.54 = 179,317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,264.44x = 435,074.54 × 179,317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,264.44x = 78,016,685,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,016,685,327.01/315,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,464.27

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