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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,316.64, 837,552.18 and 179,148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,316.64, 837,552.18 and 179,148.24 is: 268,747.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,316.64 : 837,552.18 = 179,148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,316.64/837,552.18 = 179,148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,316.64x = 837,552.18 × 179,148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,316.64x = 150,045,998,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,045,998,955.16/558,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,747.14

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