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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369,867.30, 554,773.62 and 179,740.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369,867.30, 554,773.62 and 179,740.50 is: 269,597.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,867.30 : 554,773.62 = 179,740.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,867.30/554,773.62 = 179,740.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,867.30x = 554,773.62 × 179,740.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,867.30x = 99,715,287,845.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,715,287,845.61/369,867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,597.47

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