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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,995.72, 246,235.43 and 179,237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,995.72, 246,235.43 and 179,237.56 is: 245,198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,995.72 : 246,235.43 = 179,237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,995.72/246,235.43 = 179,237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,995.72x = 246,235.43 × 179,237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,995.72x = 44,134,637,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,134,637,658.75/179,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,198.26

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