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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260,227.44, 358,970.40 and 179,697.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260,227.44, 358,970.40 and 179,697.24 is: 247,883.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260,227.44 : 358,970.40 = 179,697.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260,227.44/358,970.40 = 179,697.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260,227.44x = 358,970.40 × 179,697.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260,227.44x = 64,505,990,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,505,990,121.70/260,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,883.12

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