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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,168.21, 837,257.49 and 179,089.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,168.21, 837,257.49 and 179,089.74 is: 268,636.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,168.21 : 837,257.49 = 179,089.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,168.21/837,257.49 = 179,089.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,168.21x = 837,257.49 × 179,089.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,168.21x = 149,944,226,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,944,226,197.15/558,168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,636.27

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