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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,004.72, 246,247.77 and 179,246.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,004.72, 246,247.77 and 179,246.56 is: 245,210.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,004.72 : 246,247.77 = 179,246.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,004.72/246,247.77 = 179,246.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,004.72x = 246,247.77 × 179,246.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,004.72x = 44,139,065,680.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,139,065,680.17/180,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,210.60

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