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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,380.87, 837,492.21 and 179,251.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,380.87, 837,492.21 and 179,251.68 is: 268,852.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,380.87 : 837,492.21 = 179,251.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,380.87/837,492.21 = 179,251.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,380.87x = 837,492.21 × 179,251.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,380.87x = 150,121,885,629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,121,885,629.41/558,380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,852.13

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