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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,173.14, 505,832.61 and 179,378.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,173.14, 505,832.61 and 179,378.66 is: 269,106.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,173.14 : 505,832.61 = 179,378.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,173.14/505,832.61 = 179,378.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,173.14x = 505,832.61 × 179,378.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,173.14x = 90,735,575,766.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,735,575,766.10/337,173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,106.77

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