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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,113.60, 505,670.40 and 179,649.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,113.60, 505,670.40 and 179,649.60 is: 269,474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,113.60 : 505,670.40 = 179,649.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,113.60/505,670.40 = 179,649.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,113.60x = 505,670.40 × 179,649.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,113.60x = 90,843,485,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,843,485,091.84/337,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,474.40

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