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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,231.88, 246,806.06 and 175,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,231.88, 246,806.06 and 175,253.88 is: 241,328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,231.88 : 246,806.06 = 175,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,231.88/246,806.06 = 175,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,231.88x = 246,806.06 × 175,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,231.88x = 43,253,719,622.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,253,719,622.51/179,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,328.27

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