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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,174.04, 943,761.05 and 179,891.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,174.04, 943,761.05 and 179,891.34 is: 269,837.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,174.04 : 943,761.05 = 179,891.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,174.04/943,761.05 = 179,891.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,174.04x = 943,761.05 × 179,891.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,174.04x = 169,774,439,924.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,774,439,924.31/629,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,837.01

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