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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,278.70, 535,929.38 and 179,688.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,278.70, 535,929.38 and 179,688.72 is: 269,538.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,278.70 : 535,929.38 = 179,688.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,278.70/535,929.38 = 179,688.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,278.70x = 535,929.38 × 179,688.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,278.70x = 96,300,464,302.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,300,464,302.59/357,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,538.78

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