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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,915.68, 435,963.01 and 179,949.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,915.68, 435,963.01 and 179,949.58 is: 248,330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,915.68 : 435,963.01 = 179,949.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,915.68/435,963.01 = 179,949.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,915.68x = 435,963.01 × 179,949.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,915.68x = 78,451,360,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,451,360,545.04/315,915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,330.06

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