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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,203.93, 568,971.86 and 179,666.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,203.93, 568,971.86 and 179,666.73 is: 269,578.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,203.93 : 568,971.86 = 179,666.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,203.93/568,971.86 = 179,666.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,203.93x = 568,971.86 × 179,666.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,203.93x = 102,225,312,649.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,225,312,649.88/379,203.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,578.73

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