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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,269.90, 322,067.40 and 179,459.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,269.90, 322,067.40 and 179,459.98 is: 247,773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,269.90 : 322,067.40 = 179,459.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,269.90/322,067.40 = 179,459.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,269.90x = 322,067.40 × 179,459.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,269.90x = 57,798,209,162.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,798,209,162.65/233,269.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,773.97

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