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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,674.80, 588,536.01 and 179,150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,674.80, 588,536.01 and 179,150.19 is: 268,508.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,674.80 : 588,536.01 = 179,150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,674.80/588,536.01 = 179,150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,674.80x = 588,536.01 × 179,150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,674.80x = 105,436,338,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,436,338,013.34/392,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,508.03

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