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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,271.52, 246,861.12 and 175,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,271.52, 246,861.12 and 175,293.40 is: 241,383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,271.52 : 246,861.12 = 175,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,271.52/246,861.12 = 175,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,271.52x = 246,861.12 × 175,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,271.52x = 43,273,125,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,273,125,052.61/179,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,383.15

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