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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,265.40, 352,898.10 and 179,969.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,265.40, 352,898.10 and 179,969.40 is: 269,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,265.40 : 352,898.10 = 179,969.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,265.40/352,898.10 = 179,969.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,265.40x = 352,898.10 × 179,969.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,265.40x = 63,510,859,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,510,859,318.14/235,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,954.10

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