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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,307, 246,909.51 and 175,328.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,307, 246,909.51 and 175,328.64 is: 241,431.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,307 : 246,909.51 = 175,328.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,307/246,909.51 = 175,328.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,307x = 246,909.51 × 175,328.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,307x = 43,290,308,591.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,290,308,591.37/179,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,431.22

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