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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,267.14, 322,063.59 and 179,457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,267.14, 322,063.59 and 179,457.22 is: 247,770.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,267.14 : 322,063.59 = 179,457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,267.14/322,063.59 = 179,457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,267.14x = 322,063.59 × 179,457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,267.14x = 57,796,636,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,796,636,524.62/233,267.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,770.16

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