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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,542.71, 330,592.23 and 179,008.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,542.71, 330,592.23 and 179,008.26 is: 247,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,542.71 : 330,592.23 = 179,008.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,542.71/330,592.23 = 179,008.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,542.71x = 330,592.23 × 179,008.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,542.71x = 59,178,739,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,178,739,861.82/239,542.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,048.80

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