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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,262.40, 505,981.08 and 179,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,262.40, 505,981.08 and 179,361 is: 269,088.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,262.40 : 505,981.08 = 179,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,262.40/505,981.08 = 179,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,262.40x = 505,981.08 × 179,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,262.40x = 90,753,272,489.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,753,272,489.88/337,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,088.02

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