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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,228.23, 382,173.49 and 179,940.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,228.23, 382,173.49 and 179,940.76 is: 269,439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,228.23 : 382,173.49 = 179,940.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,228.23/382,173.49 = 179,940.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,228.23x = 382,173.49 × 179,940.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,228.23x = 68,768,587,511.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,768,587,511.94/255,228.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,439.58

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