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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,902.41, 352,771.50 and 179,179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,902.41, 352,771.50 and 179,179.75 is: 247,006.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,902.41 : 352,771.50 = 179,179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,902.41/352,771.50 = 179,179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,902.41x = 352,771.50 × 179,179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,902.41x = 63,209,509,177.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,209,509,177.13/255,902.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,006.31

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