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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,299.53, 569,229.27 and 179,619.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,299.53, 569,229.27 and 179,619.59 is: 269,561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,299.53 : 569,229.27 = 179,619.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,299.53/569,229.27 = 179,619.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,299.53x = 569,229.27 × 179,619.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,299.53x = 102,244,729,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,244,729,853.26/379,299.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,561.98

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