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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,229.23, 382,174.99 and 179,941.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,229.23, 382,174.99 and 179,941.76 is: 269,441.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,229.23 : 382,174.99 = 179,941.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,229.23/382,174.99 = 179,941.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,229.23x = 382,174.99 × 179,941.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,229.23x = 68,769,240,328.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,769,240,328.58/255,229.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,441.08

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