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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,268.89, 322,066.01 and 179,458.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,268.89, 322,066.01 and 179,458.97 is: 247,772.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,268.89 : 322,066.01 = 179,458.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,268.89/322,066.01 = 179,458.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,268.89x = 322,066.01 × 179,458.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,268.89x = 57,797,633,529.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,797,633,529.31/233,268.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,772.57

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