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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,524.80, 584,114.40 and 179,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,524.80, 584,114.40 and 179,227.20 is: 268,761.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,524.80 : 584,114.40 = 179,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,524.80/584,114.40 = 179,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,524.80x = 584,114.40 × 179,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,524.80x = 104,689,188,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,689,188,391.68/389,524.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,761.29

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