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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,380.22, 837,491.23 and 179,251.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,380.22, 837,491.23 and 179,251.02 is: 268,851.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,380.22 : 837,491.23 = 179,251.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,380.22/837,491.23 = 179,251.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,380.22x = 837,491.23 × 179,251.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,380.22x = 150,121,157,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,121,157,442.62/558,380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,851.14

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