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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,910.64, 372,632.16 and 179,389.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,910.64, 372,632.16 and 179,389.36 is: 247,660.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,910.64 : 372,632.16 = 179,389.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,910.64/372,632.16 = 179,389.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,910.64x = 372,632.16 × 179,389.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,910.64x = 66,846,244,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,846,244,697.82/269,910.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,660.65

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