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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,305.96, 569,238.90 and 179,625.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,305.96, 569,238.90 and 179,625.96 is: 269,571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,305.96 : 569,238.90 = 179,625.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,305.96/569,238.90 = 179,625.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,305.96x = 569,238.90 × 179,625.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,305.96x = 102,250,083,881.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,250,083,881.84/379,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,571.52

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