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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,196.72, 346,293 and 179,550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,196.72, 346,293 and 179,550.60 is: 247,523.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,196.72 : 346,293 = 179,550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,196.72/346,293 = 179,550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,196.72x = 346,293 × 179,550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,196.72x = 62,177,115,925.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,177,115,925.80/251,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,523.60

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