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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,317.69, 435,148.02 and 179,371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,317.69, 435,148.02 and 179,371.34 is: 247,537.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,317.69 : 435,148.02 = 179,371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,317.69/435,148.02 = 179,371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,317.69x = 435,148.02 × 179,371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,317.69x = 78,053,081,270.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,053,081,270.01/315,317.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,537.91

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