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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,975.49, 538,539.84 and 179,157.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,975.49, 538,539.84 and 179,157.65 is: 268,774.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,975.49 : 538,539.84 = 179,157.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,975.49/538,539.84 = 179,157.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,975.49x = 538,539.84 × 179,157.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,975.49x = 96,483,529,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,483,529,473.08/358,975.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,774.70

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