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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,227.43, 569,007.11 and 179,690.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,227.43, 569,007.11 and 179,690.23 is: 269,613.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,227.43 : 569,007.11 = 179,690.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,227.43/569,007.11 = 179,690.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,227.43x = 569,007.11 × 179,690.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,227.43x = 102,245,018,467.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,245,018,467.54/379,227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,613.98

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