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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,345.64, 588,797.91 and 179,142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,345.64, 588,797.91 and 179,142.30 is: 268,841.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,345.64 : 588,797.91 = 179,142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,345.64/588,797.91 = 179,142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,345.64x = 588,797.91 × 179,142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,345.64x = 105,478,611,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,478,611,832.59/392,345.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,841.04

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