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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,235.64, 322,020.12 and 179,425.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,235.64, 322,020.12 and 179,425.72 is: 247,726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,235.64 : 322,020.12 = 179,425.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,235.64/322,020.12 = 179,425.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,235.64x = 322,020.12 × 179,425.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,235.64x = 57,778,691,885.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,778,691,885.49/233,235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,726.68

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