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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,667.62, 524,992.14 and 179,011.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,667.62, 524,992.14 and 179,011.23 is: 268,768.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,667.62 : 524,992.14 = 179,011.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,667.62/524,992.14 = 179,011.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,667.62x = 524,992.14 × 179,011.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,667.62x = 93,979,485,201.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,979,485,201.72/349,667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,768.05

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