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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,219.88, 246,789.56 and 175,241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,219.88, 246,789.56 and 175,241.86 is: 241,311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,219.88 : 246,789.56 = 175,241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,219.88/246,789.56 = 175,241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,219.88x = 246,789.56 × 175,241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,219.88x = 43,247,861,522.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,247,861,522.98/179,219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,311.74

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