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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,217.88, 246,786.81 and 175,239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,217.88, 246,786.81 and 175,239.85 is: 241,308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,217.88 : 246,786.81 = 175,239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,217.88/246,786.81 = 175,239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,217.88x = 246,786.81 × 175,239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,217.88x = 43,246,883,566.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,246,883,566.38/179,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,308.98

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