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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,852.72, 352,071.72 and 179,694.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,852.72, 352,071.72 and 179,694.96 is: 269,383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,852.72 : 352,071.72 = 179,694.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,852.72/352,071.72 = 179,694.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,852.72x = 352,071.72 × 179,694.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,852.72x = 63,265,513,642.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,265,513,642.53/234,852.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,383.78

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