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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,276.80, 520,915.20 and 179,315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,276.80, 520,915.20 and 179,315.20 is: 268,972.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,276.80 : 520,915.20 = 179,315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,276.80/520,915.20 = 179,315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,276.80x = 520,915.20 × 179,315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,276.80x = 93,408,013,271.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,408,013,271.04/347,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,972.80

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