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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,645.40, 349,266.96 and 179,371.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,645.40, 349,266.96 and 179,371.22 is: 269,287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,645.40 : 349,266.96 = 179,371.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,645.40/349,266.96 = 179,371.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,645.40x = 349,266.96 × 179,371.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,645.40x = 62,648,440,945.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,648,440,945.11/232,645.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,287.25

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