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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,235.40, 268,998.90 and 173,403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,235.40, 268,998.90 and 173,403.40 is: 260,246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,235.40 : 268,998.90 = 173,403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,235.40/268,998.90 = 173,403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,235.40x = 268,998.90 × 173,403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,235.40x = 46,645,323,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,645,323,856.26/179,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,246.16

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