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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,386.16, 268,664.52 and 173,165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,386.16, 268,664.52 and 173,165.36 is: 259,347.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,386.16 : 268,664.52 = 173,165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,386.16/268,664.52 = 173,165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,386.16x = 268,664.52 × 173,165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,386.16x = 46,523,388,325.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,523,388,325.03/179,386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,347.70

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