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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337,776.66, 506,217.87 and 179,664.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337,776.66, 506,217.87 and 179,664.66 is: 269,259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337,776.66 : 506,217.87 = 179,664.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337,776.66/506,217.87 = 179,664.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337,776.66x = 506,217.87 × 179,664.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337,776.66x = 90,949,461,499.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,949,461,499.47/337,776.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,259.17

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