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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,244.40, 268,866.60 and 176,479.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,244.40, 268,866.60 and 176,479.60 is: 264,719.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,244.40 : 268,866.60 = 176,479.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,244.40/268,866.60 = 176,479.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,244.40x = 268,866.60 × 176,479.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,244.40x = 47,449,470,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,449,470,021.36/179,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,719.40

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