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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,189.20, 335,407.56 and 179,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,189.20, 335,407.56 and 179,944.40 is: 248,180.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,189.20 : 335,407.56 = 179,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,189.20/335,407.56 = 179,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,189.20x = 335,407.56 × 179,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,189.20x = 60,354,712,139.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,354,712,139.66/243,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,180.07

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