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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,229.88, 246,803.30 and 175,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,229.88, 246,803.30 and 175,251.88 is: 241,325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,229.88 : 246,803.30 = 175,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,229.88/246,803.30 = 175,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,229.88x = 246,803.30 × 175,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,229.88x = 43,252,742,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,252,742,315.20/179,229.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,325.51

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