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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,342.78, 479,014.14 and 179,112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,342.78, 479,014.14 and 179,112.34 is: 268,668.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,342.78 : 479,014.14 = 179,112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,342.78/479,014.14 = 179,112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,342.78x = 479,014.14 × 179,112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,342.78x = 85,797,343,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,797,343,508.49/319,342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,668.49

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