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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,220.88, 246,790.94 and 175,242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,220.88, 246,790.94 and 175,242.86 is: 241,313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,220.88 : 246,790.94 = 175,242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,220.88/246,790.94 = 175,242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,220.88x = 246,790.94 × 175,242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,220.88x = 43,248,350,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248,350,147.69/179,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,313.12

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