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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,265.40, 505,985.58 and 179,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,265.40, 505,985.58 and 179,364 is: 269,092.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,265.40 : 505,985.58 = 179,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,265.40/505,985.58 = 179,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,265.40x = 505,985.58 × 179,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,265.40x = 90,755,597,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,755,597,571.12/337,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,092.52

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