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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,270.91, 505,758.13 and 179,461.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,270.91, 505,758.13 and 179,461.85 is: 269,113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,270.91 : 505,758.13 = 179,461.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,270.91/505,758.13 = 179,461.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,270.91x = 505,758.13 × 179,461.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,270.91x = 90,764,286,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,764,286,684.90/337,270.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,113.89

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