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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,521.05, 372,091.41 and 179,032.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,521.05, 372,091.41 and 179,032.11 is: 247,165.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,521.05 : 372,091.41 = 179,032.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,521.05/372,091.41 = 179,032.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,521.05x = 372,091.41 × 179,032.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,521.05x = 66,616,310,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,616,310,245.18/269,521.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,165.52

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