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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,273.99, 435,087.69 and 179,327.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,273.99, 435,087.69 and 179,327.49 is: 247,477.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,273.99 : 435,087.69 = 179,327.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,273.99/435,087.69 = 179,327.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,273.99x = 435,087.69 × 179,327.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,273.99x = 78,023,183,377.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,023,183,377.60/315,273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,477.39

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