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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,614.60, 353,421.90 and 179,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,614.60, 353,421.90 and 179,627.40 is: 269,441.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,614.60 : 353,421.90 = 179,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,614.60/353,421.90 = 179,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,614.60x = 353,421.90 × 179,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,614.60x = 63,484,257,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,484,257,000.06/235,614.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,441.10

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