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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,783.26, 525,929.95 and 179,672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,783.26, 525,929.95 and 179,672.64 is: 269,383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,783.26 : 525,929.95 = 179,672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,783.26/525,929.95 = 179,672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,783.26x = 525,929.95 × 179,672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,783.26x = 94,495,222,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,495,222,571.57/350,783.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,383.50

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