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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,246.40, 352,869.60 and 179,950.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,246.40, 352,869.60 and 179,950.40 is: 269,925.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,246.40 : 352,869.60 = 179,950.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,246.40/352,869.60 = 179,950.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,246.40x = 352,869.60 × 179,950.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,246.40x = 63,499,025,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,499,025,667.84/235,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,925.60

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