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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,170.77, 505,829.05 and 179,376.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,170.77, 505,829.05 and 179,376.29 is: 269,103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,170.77 : 505,829.05 = 179,376.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,170.77/505,829.05 = 179,376.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,170.77x = 505,829.05 × 179,376.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,170.77x = 90,733,735,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,733,735,834.08/337,170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,103.21

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