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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,232.80, 347,830.80 and 179,226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,232.80, 347,830.80 and 179,226.40 is: 268,439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,232.80 : 347,830.80 = 179,226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,232.80/347,830.80 = 179,226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,232.80x = 347,830.80 × 179,226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,232.80x = 62,340,462,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,340,462,093.12/232,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,439.52

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