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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,262.40, 352,893.60 and 179,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,262.40, 352,893.60 and 179,966.40 is: 269,949.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,262.40 : 352,893.60 = 179,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,262.40/352,893.60 = 179,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,262.40x = 352,893.60 × 179,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,262.40x = 63,508,990,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,508,990,775.04/235,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,949.60

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