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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,349.84, 245,710.35 and 172,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,349.84, 245,710.35 and 172,623.60 is: 236,495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,349.84 : 245,710.35 = 172,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,349.84/245,710.35 = 172,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,349.84x = 245,710.35 × 172,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,349.84x = 42,415,405,174.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,415,405,174.26/179,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,495.36

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