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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,230.70, 268,846.05 and 170,482.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,230.70, 268,846.05 and 170,482.70 is: 255,724.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,230.70 : 268,846.05 = 170,482.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,230.70/268,846.05 = 170,482.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,230.70x = 268,846.05 × 170,482.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,230.70x = 45,833,600,488.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,833,600,488.34/179,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,724.05

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