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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,569.16, 505,906.62 and 179,457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,569.16, 505,906.62 and 179,457.16 is: 268,948.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,569.16 : 505,906.62 = 179,457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,569.16/505,906.62 = 179,457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,569.16x = 505,906.62 × 179,457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,569.16x = 90,788,565,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,788,565,250.40/337,569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,948.04

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