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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,306.96, 569,240.40 and 179,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,306.96, 569,240.40 and 179,626.96 is: 269,573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,306.96 : 569,240.40 = 179,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,306.96/569,240.40 = 179,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,306.96x = 569,240.40 × 179,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,306.96x = 102,250,922,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,250,922,561.18/379,306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,573.02

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