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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,679.12, 350,185.32 and 180,168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,679.12, 350,185.32 and 180,168.72 is: 269,996.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,679.12 : 350,185.32 = 180,168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,679.12/350,185.32 = 180,168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,679.12x = 350,185.32 × 180,168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,679.12x = 63,092,440,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,092,440,867.19/233,679.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,996.06

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