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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,251.23, 306,469.79 and 179,185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,251.23, 306,469.79 and 179,185.10 is: 247,084.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,251.23 : 306,469.79 = 179,185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,251.23/306,469.79 = 179,185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,251.23x = 306,469.79 × 179,185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,251.23x = 54,914,819,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,914,819,968.13/222,251.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,084.44

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