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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,675.04, 331,045.92 and 179,514.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,675.04, 331,045.92 and 179,514.45 is: 247,950.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,675.04 : 331,045.92 = 179,514.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,675.04/331,045.92 = 179,514.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,675.04x = 331,045.92 × 179,514.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,675.04x = 59,427,526,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,427,526,253.54/239,675.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,950.42

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