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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,098.89, 837,152.89 and 179,020.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,098.89, 837,152.89 and 179,020.19 is: 268,531.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,098.89 : 837,152.89 = 179,020.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,098.89/837,152.89 = 179,020.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,098.89x = 837,152.89 × 179,020.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,098.89x = 149,867,271,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,867,271,072.18/558,098.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,531.75

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