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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,309.92, 573,191.82 and 179,792.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,309.92, 573,191.82 and 179,792.64 is: 269,560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,309.92 : 573,191.82 = 179,792.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,309.92/573,191.82 = 179,792.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,309.92x = 573,191.82 × 179,792.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,309.92x = 103,055,670,544.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,055,670,544.21/382,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,560.55

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