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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,009.80, 623,784.30 and 179,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,009.80, 623,784.30 and 179,312.20 is: 268,868.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,009.80 : 623,784.30 = 179,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,009.80/623,784.30 = 179,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,009.80x = 623,784.30 × 179,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,009.80x = 111,852,135,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,852,135,158.46/416,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,868.99

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