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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,237.20, 268,855.80 and 170,489.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,237.20, 268,855.80 and 170,489.20 is: 255,733.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,237.20 : 268,855.80 = 170,489.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,237.20/268,855.80 = 170,489.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,237.20x = 268,855.80 × 170,489.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,237.20x = 45,837,010,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,837,010,257.36/179,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,733.80

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