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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,298.19, 435,124.57 and 179,356.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,298.19, 435,124.57 and 179,356.09 is: 247,518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,298.19 : 435,124.57 = 179,356.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,298.19/435,124.57 = 179,356.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,298.19x = 435,124.57 × 179,356.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,298.19x = 78,042,241,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,042,241,538.13/315,298.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,518.84

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