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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,246.80, 268,870.20 and 179,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,246.80, 268,870.20 and 179,246.80 is: 268,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,246.80 : 268,870.20 = 179,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,246.80/268,870.20 = 179,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,246.80x = 268,870.20 × 179,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,246.80x = 48,194,122,965.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,194,122,965.36/179,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,870.20

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