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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,261.70, 268,892.55 and 165,744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,261.70, 268,892.55 and 165,744.90 is: 248,617.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,261.70 : 268,892.55 = 165,744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,261.70/268,892.55 = 165,744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,261.70x = 268,892.55 × 165,744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,261.70x = 44,567,568,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,567,568,810.50/179,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,617.35

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