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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 553,061.34, 829,712.97 and 179,122.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 553,061.34, 829,712.97 and 179,122.14 is: 268,722.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    553,061.34 : 829,712.97 = 179,122.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    553,061.34/829,712.97 = 179,122.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    553,061.34x = 829,712.97 × 179,122.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    553,061.34x = 148,619,962,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,619,962,772.16/553,061.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,722.39

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