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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285,338.40, 427,546.80 and 179,968.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285,338.40, 427,546.80 and 179,968.80 is: 269,662.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285,338.40 : 427,546.80 = 179,968.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285,338.40/427,546.80 = 179,968.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285,338.40x = 427,546.80 × 179,968.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285,338.40x = 76,945,084,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,945,084,539.84/285,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,662.56

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