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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,169.64, 505,827.36 and 179,375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,169.64, 505,827.36 and 179,375.16 is: 269,101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,169.64 : 505,827.36 = 179,375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,169.64/505,827.36 = 179,375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,169.64x = 505,827.36 × 179,375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,169.64x = 90,732,863,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,732,863,632.38/337,169.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,101.52

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