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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,119.52, 349,216.29 and 179,625.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,119.52, 349,216.29 and 179,625.89 is: 269,082.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,119.52 : 349,216.29 = 179,625.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,119.52/349,216.29 = 179,625.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,119.52x = 349,216.29 × 179,625.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,119.52x = 62,728,286,893.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,728,286,893.75/233,119.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,082.09

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