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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,269.52, 322,066.87 and 179,459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,269.52, 322,066.87 and 179,459.60 is: 247,773.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,269.52 : 322,066.87 = 179,459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,269.52/322,066.87 = 179,459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,269.52x = 322,066.87 × 179,459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,269.52x = 57,797,989,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,797,989,604.47/233,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,773.44

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