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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,270.52, 246,859.74 and 175,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,270.52, 246,859.74 and 175,292.40 is: 241,381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,270.52 : 246,859.74 = 175,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,270.52/246,859.74 = 175,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,270.52x = 246,859.74 × 175,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,270.52x = 43,272,636,287.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,272,636,287.98/179,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,381.77

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