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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,977.48, 538,542.84 and 179,159.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,977.48, 538,542.84 and 179,159.64 is: 268,777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,977.48 : 538,542.84 = 179,159.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,977.48/538,542.84 = 179,159.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,977.48x = 538,542.84 × 179,159.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,977.48x = 96,485,141,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,485,141,338.98/358,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,777.70

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