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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,233.04, 382,180.70 and 179,945.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,233.04, 382,180.70 and 179,945.58 is: 269,446.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,233.04 : 382,180.70 = 179,945.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,233.04/382,180.70 = 179,945.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,233.04x = 382,180.70 × 179,945.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,233.04x = 68,771,727,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,771,727,726.31/255,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,446.81

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