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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,864.62, 248,243.19 and 171,892.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,864.62, 248,243.19 and 171,892.78 is: 237,240.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,864.62 : 248,243.19 = 171,892.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,864.62/248,243.19 = 171,892.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,864.62x = 248,243.19 × 171,892.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,864.62x = 42,671,212,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,671,212,045.17/179,864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,240.72

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