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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,233.70, 343,850.55 and 179,467.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,233.70, 343,850.55 and 179,467.30 is: 269,200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,233.70 : 343,850.55 = 179,467.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,233.70/343,850.55 = 179,467.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,233.70x = 343,850.55 × 179,467.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,233.70x = 61,709,929,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,709,929,812.02/229,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,200.95

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