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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,568.16, 505,905.12 and 179,456.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,568.16, 505,905.12 and 179,456.16 is: 268,946.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,568.16 : 505,905.12 = 179,456.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,568.16/505,905.12 = 179,456.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,568.16x = 505,905.12 × 179,456.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,568.16x = 90,787,790,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,787,790,159.54/337,568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,946.54

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