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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,812.60, 347,718.90 and 179,324.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,812.60, 347,718.90 and 179,324.60 is: 268,986.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,812.60 : 347,718.90 = 179,324.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,812.60/347,718.90 = 179,324.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,812.60x = 347,718.90 × 179,324.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,812.60x = 62,354,552,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,354,552,654.94/231,812.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,986.90

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