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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,324.97, 435,158.64 and 179,355.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,324.97, 435,158.64 and 179,355.42 is: 247,516.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,324.97 : 435,158.64 = 179,355.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,324.97/435,158.64 = 179,355.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,324.97x = 435,158.64 × 179,355.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,324.97x = 78,048,060,643.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,048,060,643.83/315,324.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,516.27

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