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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,029.80, 569,668.70 and 179,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,029.80, 569,668.70 and 179,998.60 is: 269,819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,029.80 : 569,668.70 = 179,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,029.80/569,668.70 = 179,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,029.80x = 569,668.70 × 179,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,029.80x = 102,539,568,463.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,539,568,463.82/380,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,819.81

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