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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,524.06, 372,095.56 and 179,035.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,524.06, 372,095.56 and 179,035.12 is: 247,169.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,524.06 : 372,095.56 = 179,035.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,524.06/372,095.56 = 179,035.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,524.06x = 372,095.56 × 179,035.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,524.06x = 66,618,173,236.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,618,173,236.07/269,524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,169.67

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