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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,173.04, 943,759.55 and 179,890.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,173.04, 943,759.55 and 179,890.34 is: 269,835.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,173.04 : 943,759.55 = 179,890.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,173.04/943,759.55 = 179,890.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,173.04x = 943,759.55 × 179,890.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,173.04x = 169,773,222,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,773,222,058.68/629,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,835.50

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