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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,861.75, 248,239.23 and 171,889.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,861.75, 248,239.23 and 171,889.91 is: 237,236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,861.75 : 248,239.23 = 171,889.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,861.75/248,239.23 = 171,889.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,861.75x = 248,239.23 × 171,889.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,861.75x = 42,669,816,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,669,816,802.52/179,861.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,236.76

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