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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,297.96, 246,897.09 and 175,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,297.96, 246,897.09 and 175,319.60 is: 241,418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,297.96 : 246,897.09 = 175,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,297.96/246,897.09 = 175,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,297.96x = 246,897.09 × 175,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,297.96x = 43,285,897,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,285,897,825.48/179,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,418.80

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