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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,271.14, 322,069.12 and 179,461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,271.14, 322,069.12 and 179,461.22 is: 247,775.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,271.14 : 322,069.12 = 179,461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,271.14/322,069.12 = 179,461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,271.14x = 322,069.12 × 179,461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,271.14x = 57,798,917,199.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,798,917,199.53/233,271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,775.69

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