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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,594.84, 331,793.73 and 179,476.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,594.84, 331,793.73 and 179,476.02 is: 247,507.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,594.84 : 331,793.73 = 179,476.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,594.84/331,793.73 = 179,476.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,594.84x = 331,793.73 × 179,476.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,594.84x = 59,549,018,121.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,549,018,121.35/240,594.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,507.46

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