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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,725.63, 358,301.07 and 179,380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,725.63, 358,301.07 and 179,380.17 is: 269,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,725.63 : 358,301.07 = 179,380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,725.63/358,301.07 = 179,380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,725.63x = 358,301.07 × 179,380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,725.63x = 64,272,106,847.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,272,106,847.78/238,725.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,230.02

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