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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,228.88, 246,801.92 and 175,250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,228.88, 246,801.92 and 175,250.88 is: 241,324.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,228.88 : 246,801.92 = 175,250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,228.88/246,801.92 = 175,250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,228.88x = 246,801.92 × 175,250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,228.88x = 43,252,253,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,252,253,665.69/179,228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,324.13

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