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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,237.20, 343,855.80 and 179,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,237.20, 343,855.80 and 179,470.80 is: 269,206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,237.20 : 343,855.80 = 179,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,237.20/343,855.80 = 179,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,237.20x = 343,855.80 × 179,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,237.20x = 61,712,075,510.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,712,075,510.64/229,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,206.20

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