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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,669.98, 524,995.71 and 179,013.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,669.98, 524,995.71 and 179,013.60 is: 268,771.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,669.98 : 524,995.71 = 179,013.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,669.98/524,995.71 = 179,013.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,669.98x = 524,995.71 × 179,013.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,669.98x = 93,981,372,031.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,981,372,031.66/349,669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,771.63

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