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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,323.97, 435,157.26 and 179,354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,323.97, 435,157.26 and 179,354.42 is: 247,514.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,323.97 : 435,157.26 = 179,354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,323.97/435,157.26 = 179,354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,323.97x = 435,157.26 × 179,354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,323.97x = 78,047,377,976.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,047,377,976.09/315,323.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,514.89

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