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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,227.93, 569,007.86 and 179,690.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,227.93, 569,007.86 and 179,690.73 is: 269,614.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,227.93 : 569,007.86 = 179,690.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,227.93/569,007.86 = 179,690.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,227.93x = 569,007.86 × 179,690.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,227.93x = 102,245,436,840.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,245,436,840.68/379,227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,614.73

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