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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,343.53, 479,015.26 and 179,113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,343.53, 479,015.26 and 179,113.09 is: 268,669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,343.53 : 479,015.26 = 179,113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,343.53/479,015.26 = 179,113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,343.53x = 479,015.26 × 179,113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,343.53x = 85,797,903,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,797,903,375.75/319,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,669.62

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