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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,195.22, 346,290.93 and 179,549.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,195.22, 346,290.93 and 179,549.10 is: 247,521.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,195.22 : 346,290.93 = 179,549.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,195.22/346,290.93 = 179,549.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,195.22x = 346,290.93 × 179,549.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,195.22x = 62,176,224,819.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,176,224,819.66/251,195.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,521.53

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