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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,136.83, 349,242.26 and 179,643.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,136.83, 349,242.26 and 179,643.22 is: 269,108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,136.83 : 349,242.26 = 179,643.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,136.83/349,242.26 = 179,643.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,136.83x = 349,242.26 × 179,643.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,136.83x = 62,739,002,375.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,739,002,375.16/233,136.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,108.07

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