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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,862.25, 248,239.92 and 171,890.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,862.25, 248,239.92 and 171,890.41 is: 237,237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,862.25 : 248,239.92 = 171,890.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,862.25/248,239.92 = 171,890.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,862.25x = 248,239.92 × 171,890.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,862.25x = 42,670,059,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,670,059,526.52/179,862.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,237.45

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