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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,230.93, 569,012.37 and 179,693.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,230.93, 569,012.37 and 179,693.73 is: 269,619.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,230.93 : 569,012.37 = 179,693.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,230.93/569,012.37 = 179,693.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,230.93x = 569,012.37 × 179,693.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,230.93x = 102,247,955,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,247,955,181.44/379,230.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,619.24

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