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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,243.80, 347,847.30 and 179,237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,243.80, 347,847.30 and 179,237.40 is: 268,456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,243.80 : 347,847.30 = 179,237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,243.80/347,847.30 = 179,237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,243.80x = 347,847.30 × 179,237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,243.80x = 62,347,245,649.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,347,245,649.02/232,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,456.02

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