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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,219.20, 343,828.80 and 179,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,219.20, 343,828.80 and 179,452.80 is: 269,179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,219.20 : 343,828.80 = 179,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,219.20/343,828.80 = 179,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,219.20x = 343,828.80 × 179,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,219.20x = 61,701,040,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,701,040,880.64/229,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,179.20

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