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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,256.99, 246,841.11 and 175,278.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,256.99, 246,841.11 and 175,278.87 is: 241,363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,256.99 : 246,841.11 = 175,278.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,256.99/246,841.11 = 175,278.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,256.99x = 246,841.11 × 175,278.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,256.99x = 43,266,030,830.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,266,030,830.35/179,256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,363.14

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