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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,767.20, 584,650.80 and 179,815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,767.20, 584,650.80 and 179,815.20 is: 269,722.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,767.20 : 584,650.80 = 179,815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,767.20/584,650.80 = 179,815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,767.20x = 584,650.80 × 179,815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,767.20x = 105,129,100,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,129,100,532.16/389,767.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,722.80

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