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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,351.98, 569,308.68 and 179,672.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,351.98, 569,308.68 and 179,672.85 is: 269,642.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,351.98 : 569,308.68 = 179,672.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,351.98/569,308.68 = 179,672.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,351.98x = 569,308.68 × 179,672.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,351.98x = 102,289,313,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,289,313,065.34/379,351.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,642.23

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