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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,916.68, 435,964.39 and 179,950.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,916.68, 435,964.39 and 179,950.58 is: 248,331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,916.68 : 435,964.39 = 179,950.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,916.68/435,964.39 = 179,950.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,916.68x = 435,964.39 × 179,950.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,916.68x = 78,452,044,839.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,452,044,839.85/315,916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,331.44

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