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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,463.60, 357,362.72 and 179,229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,463.60, 357,362.72 and 179,229.92 is: 268,594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,463.60 : 357,362.72 = 179,229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,463.60/357,362.72 = 179,229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,463.60x = 357,362.72 × 179,229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,463.60x = 64,050,091,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,050,091,716.58/238,463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,594.84

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