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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,994.72, 246,234.06 and 179,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,994.72, 246,234.06 and 179,236.56 is: 245,196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,994.72 : 246,234.06 = 179,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,994.72/246,234.06 = 179,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,994.72x = 246,234.06 × 179,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,994.72x = 44,134,145,869.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,134,145,869.23/179,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,196.89

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