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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,246.60, 268,869.90 and 171,567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,246.60, 268,869.90 and 171,567.80 is: 257,351.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,246.60 : 268,869.90 = 171,567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,246.60/268,869.90 = 171,567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,246.60x = 268,869.90 × 171,567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,246.60x = 46,129,417,229.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,129,417,229.22/179,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,351.70

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