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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,625.52, 554,217.15 and 179,712.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,625.52, 554,217.15 and 179,712.11 is: 269,460.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,625.52 : 554,217.15 = 179,712.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,625.52/554,217.15 = 179,712.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,625.52x = 554,217.15 × 179,712.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,625.52x = 99,599,533,424.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,599,533,424.69/369,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,460.65

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