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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,978.90, 569,967.89 and 180,190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,978.90, 569,967.89 and 180,190.28 is: 270,285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,978.90 : 569,967.89 = 180,190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,978.90/569,967.89 = 180,190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,978.90x = 569,967.89 × 180,190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,978.90x = 102,702,674,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,702,674,214.08/379,978.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,285.21

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