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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,266.40, 352,899.60 and 179,970.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,266.40, 352,899.60 and 179,970.40 is: 269,955.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,266.40 : 352,899.60 = 179,970.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,266.40/352,899.60 = 179,970.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,266.40x = 352,899.60 × 179,970.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,266.40x = 63,511,482,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,511,482,171.84/235,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,955.60

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