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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,755.68, 248,046 and 173,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,755.68, 248,046 and 173,716.32 is: 239,712.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,755.68 : 248,046 = 173,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,755.68/248,046 = 173,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,755.68x = 248,046 × 173,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,755.68x = 43,089,638,310.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,089,638,310.72/179,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,712.25

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