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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,497.60, 389,246.40 and 179,318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,497.60, 389,246.40 and 179,318.40 is: 268,977.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,497.60 : 389,246.40 = 179,318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,497.60/389,246.40 = 179,318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,497.60x = 389,246.40 × 179,318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,497.60x = 69,799,041,653.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,799,041,653.76/259,497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,977.60

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