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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,392.18, 573,555.11 and 179,940.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,392.18, 573,555.11 and 179,940.24 is: 269,894.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,392.18 : 573,555.11 = 179,940.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,392.18/573,555.11 = 179,940.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,392.18x = 573,555.11 × 179,940.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,392.18x = 103,205,643,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,205,643,246.93/382,392.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,894.75

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