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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,241.80, 347,844.30 and 179,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,241.80, 347,844.30 and 179,235.40 is: 268,453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,241.80 : 347,844.30 = 179,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,241.80/347,844.30 = 179,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,241.80x = 347,844.30 × 179,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,241.80x = 62,346,012,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,346,012,248.22/232,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,453.02

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