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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,318.69, 435,149.40 and 179,372.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,318.69, 435,149.40 and 179,372.34 is: 247,539.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,318.69 : 435,149.40 = 179,372.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,318.69/435,149.40 = 179,372.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,318.69x = 435,149.40 × 179,372.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,318.69x = 78,053,766,127.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,053,766,127.60/315,318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,539.29

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