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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,770.04, 535,086.90 and 179,227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,770.04, 535,086.90 and 179,227.76 is: 268,807.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,770.04 : 535,086.90 = 179,227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,770.04/535,086.90 = 179,227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,770.04x = 535,086.90 × 179,227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,770.04x = 95,902,426,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,902,426,492.34/356,770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,807.40

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