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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,666.53, 524,990.49 and 179,010.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,666.53, 524,990.49 and 179,010.13 is: 268,766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,666.53 : 524,990.49 = 179,010.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,666.53/524,990.49 = 179,010.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,666.53x = 524,990.49 × 179,010.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,666.53x = 93,978,617,191.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,978,617,191.19/349,666.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,766.41

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