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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,342.53, 479,013.77 and 179,112.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,342.53, 479,013.77 and 179,112.09 is: 268,668.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,342.53 : 479,013.77 = 179,112.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,342.53/479,013.77 = 179,112.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,342.53x = 479,013.77 × 179,112.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,342.53x = 85,797,156,587.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,797,156,587.92/319,342.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,668.12

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