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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,182.23, 402,624.92 and 179,831.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,182.23, 402,624.92 and 179,831.07 is: 269,982.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,182.23 : 402,624.92 = 179,831.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,182.23/402,624.92 = 179,831.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,182.23x = 402,624.92 × 179,831.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,182.23x = 72,404,470,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,404,470,621.84/268,182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,982.36

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