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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,231.70, 268,847.55 and 170,483.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,231.70, 268,847.55 and 170,483.70 is: 255,725.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,231.70 : 268,847.55 = 170,483.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,231.70/268,847.55 = 170,483.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,231.70x = 268,847.55 × 170,483.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,231.70x = 45,834,125,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,834,125,059.94/179,231.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,725.55

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