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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,848.22, 352,064.97 and 179,690.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,848.22, 352,064.97 and 179,690.46 is: 269,377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,848.22 : 352,064.97 = 179,690.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,848.22/352,064.97 = 179,690.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,848.22x = 352,064.97 × 179,690.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,848.22x = 63,262,716,409.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,262,716,409.19/234,848.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,377.03

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