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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,366.51, 809,181.44 and 179,536.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,366.51, 809,181.44 and 179,536.67 is: 269,348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,366.51 : 809,181.44 = 179,536.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,366.51/809,181.44 = 179,536.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,366.51x = 809,181.44 × 179,536.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,366.51x = 145,277,737,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,277,737,566.34/539,366.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,348.83

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