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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,727.26, 344,195.19 and 179,226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,727.26, 344,195.19 and 179,226.02 is: 268,530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,727.26 : 344,195.19 = 179,226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,727.26/344,195.19 = 179,226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,727.26x = 344,195.19 × 179,226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,727.26x = 61,688,732,175.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,688,732,175.12/229,727.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,530.30

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