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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,588.56, 247,992.41 and 171,081.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,588.56, 247,992.41 and 171,081.13 is: 236,244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,588.56 : 247,992.41 = 171,081.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,588.56/247,992.41 = 171,081.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,588.56x = 247,992.41 × 171,081.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,588.56x = 42,426,819,638.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,426,819,638.86/179,588.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,244.56

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