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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,456.64, 357,352.79 and 179,223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,456.64, 357,352.79 and 179,223.26 is: 268,585.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,456.64 : 357,352.79 = 179,223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,456.64/357,352.79 = 179,223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,456.64x = 357,352.79 × 179,223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,456.64x = 64,045,929,311.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,045,929,311.02/238,456.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,585.22

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