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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,213.88, 246,781.31 and 175,235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,213.88, 246,781.31 and 175,235.84 is: 241,303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,213.88 : 246,781.31 = 175,235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,213.88/246,781.31 = 175,235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,213.88x = 246,781.31 × 175,235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,213.88x = 43,244,928,044.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244,928,044.06/179,213.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,303.45

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