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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,115.12, 808,369.20 and 179,093.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,115.12, 808,369.20 and 179,093.25 is: 268,539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,115.12 : 808,369.20 = 179,093.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,115.12/808,369.20 = 179,093.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,115.12x = 808,369.20 × 179,093.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,115.12x = 144,773,467,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,773,467,227.90/539,115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,539.06

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