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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,475.20, 569,139.90 and 113,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,475.20, 569,139.90 and 113,244.40 is: 169,844.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,475.20 : 569,139.90 = 113,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,475.20/569,139.90 = 113,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,475.20x = 569,139.90 × 113,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,475.20x = 64,451,906,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,451,906,491.56/379,475.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,844.84

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