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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,865.69, 365,325.09 and 179,707.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,865.69, 365,325.09 and 179,707.29 is: 269,212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,865.69 : 365,325.09 = 179,707.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,865.69/365,325.09 = 179,707.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,865.69x = 365,325.09 × 179,707.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,865.69x = 65,651,581,892.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,651,581,892.91/243,865.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,212.05

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