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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,541.21, 330,590.16 and 179,006.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,541.21, 330,590.16 and 179,006.76 is: 247,046.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,541.21 : 330,590.16 = 179,006.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,541.21/330,590.16 = 179,006.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,541.21x = 330,590.16 × 179,006.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,541.21x = 59,177,873,429.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,177,873,429.48/239,541.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,046.73

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