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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,352.47, 245,713.95 and 172,626.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,352.47, 245,713.95 and 172,626.23 is: 236,498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,352.47 : 245,713.95 = 172,626.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,352.47/245,713.95 = 172,626.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,352.47x = 245,713.95 × 172,626.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,352.47x = 42,416,671,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,416,671,618.34/179,352.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,498.96

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