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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,366.40, 269,049.60 and 172,477.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,366.40, 269,049.60 and 172,477.35 is: 258,716.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,366.40 : 269,049.60 = 172,477.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,366.40/269,049.60 = 172,477.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,366.40x = 269,049.60 × 172,477.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,366.40x = 46,404,962,026.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,404,962,026.56/179,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,716.03

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