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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,960.93, 535,302.47 and 179,344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,960.93, 535,302.47 and 179,344.13 is: 268,946.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,960.93 : 535,302.47 = 179,344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,960.93/535,302.47 = 179,344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,960.93x = 535,302.47 × 179,344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,960.93x = 96,003,353,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,003,353,540.85/356,960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,946.39

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