240.22% is the change from 179 to 609
Calculation steps:
[( 609 - 179 ) ÷ 179] x 100 = 240.22%
Formula
Percentage change = [(609 - 179) / 179] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
609 - 179 = 430
430 ÷ 179 = 2.4022346368715084
2.4022346368715084 x 100 = 240.22%