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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,021.12, 371,326.56 and 179,856.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,021.12, 371,326.56 and 179,856.32 is: 248,253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,021.12 : 371,326.56 = 179,856.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,021.12/371,326.56 = 179,856.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,021.12x = 371,326.56 × 179,856.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,021.12x = 66,785,428,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,785,428,599.86/269,021.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,253.48

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