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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,581.16, 505,924.62 and 179,469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,581.16, 505,924.62 and 179,469.16 is: 268,966.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,581.16 : 505,924.62 = 179,469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,581.16/505,924.62 = 179,469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,581.16x = 505,924.62 × 179,469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,581.16x = 90,797,866,574.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,797,866,574.72/337,581.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,966.04

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