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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,270.39, 322,068.08 and 179,460.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,270.39, 322,068.08 and 179,460.47 is: 247,774.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,270.39 : 322,068.08 = 179,460.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,270.39/322,068.08 = 179,460.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,270.39x = 322,068.08 × 179,460.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,270.39x = 57,798,488,111.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,798,488,111.50/233,270.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,774.65

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