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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,232.34, 569,014.38 and 179,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,232.34, 569,014.38 and 179,695.32 is: 269,621.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,232.34 : 569,014.38 = 179,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,232.34/569,014.38 = 179,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,232.34x = 569,014.38 × 179,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,232.34x = 102,249,221,098.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,249,221,098.70/379,232.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,621.58

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