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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,396.34, 245,774.19 and 172,670.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,396.34, 245,774.19 and 172,670.10 is: 236,559.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,396.34 : 245,774.19 = 172,670.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,396.34/245,774.19 = 172,670.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,396.34x = 245,774.19 × 172,670.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,396.34x = 42,437,853,964.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,437,853,964.72/179,396.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236,559.20

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