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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,037.40, 352,556.10 and 179,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,037.40, 352,556.10 and 179,050.20 is: 268,575.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,037.40 : 352,556.10 = 179,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,037.40/352,556.10 = 179,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,037.40x = 352,556.10 × 179,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,037.40x = 63,125,240,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,125,240,216.22/235,037.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,575.30

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