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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,079.92, 247,793.13 and 174,601.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,079.92, 247,793.13 and 174,601.44 is: 240,254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,079.92 : 247,793.13 = 174,601.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,079.92/247,793.13 = 174,601.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,079.92x = 247,793.13 × 174,601.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,079.92x = 43,265,037,320.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,265,037,320.11/180,079.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240,254.65

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