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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,266.89, 322,063.25 and 179,456.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,266.89, 322,063.25 and 179,456.97 is: 247,769.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,266.89 : 322,063.25 = 179,456.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,266.89/322,063.25 = 179,456.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,266.89x = 322,063.25 × 179,456.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,266.89x = 57,796,494,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,796,494,096.07/233,266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,769.81

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