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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239,832.54, 330,768.63 and 179,545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239,832.54, 330,768.63 and 179,545.86 is: 247,623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239,832.54 : 330,768.63 = 179,545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239,832.54/330,768.63 = 179,545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239,832.54x = 330,768.63 × 179,545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239,832.54x = 59,388,138,134.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,388,138,134.37/239,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,623.35

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