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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,219.80, 347,811.30 and 179,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,219.80, 347,811.30 and 179,458.20 is: 268,786.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,219.80 : 347,811.30 = 179,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,219.80/347,811.30 = 179,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,219.80x = 347,811.30 × 179,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,219.80x = 62,417,589,837.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,417,589,837.66/232,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,786.68

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