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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,527.70, 552,324.90 and 179,031.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,527.70, 552,324.90 and 179,031.44 is: 268,320.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,527.70 : 552,324.90 = 179,031.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,527.70/552,324.90 = 179,031.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,527.70x = 552,324.90 × 179,031.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,527.70x = 98,883,522,194.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,883,522,194.86/368,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,320.46

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