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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,264.40, 352,896.60 and 179,968.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,264.40, 352,896.60 and 179,968.40 is: 269,952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,264.40 : 352,896.60 = 179,968.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,264.40/352,896.60 = 179,968.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,264.40x = 352,896.60 × 179,968.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,264.40x = 63,510,236,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,510,236,467.44/235,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,952.60

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