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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,216.88, 246,785.43 and 175,238.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,216.88, 246,785.43 and 175,238.85 is: 241,307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,216.88 : 246,785.43 = 175,238.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,216.88/246,785.43 = 175,238.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,216.88x = 246,785.43 × 175,238.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,216.88x = 43,246,394,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,246,394,949.96/179,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,307.60

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