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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499,873.07, 750,114.07 and 179,998.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499,873.07, 750,114.07 and 179,998.13 is: 270,106.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499,873.07 : 750,114.07 = 179,998.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499,873.07/750,114.07 = 179,998.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499,873.07x = 750,114.07 × 179,998.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499,873.07x = 135,019,131,311.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,019,131,311.98/499,873.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,106.83

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