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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,403.69, 247,828.91 and 169,955.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,403.69, 247,828.91 and 169,955.85 is: 234,777.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,403.69 : 247,828.91 = 169,955.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,403.69/247,828.91 = 169,955.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,403.69x = 247,828.91 × 169,955.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,403.69x = 42,119,972,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,119,972,203.84/179,403.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,777.62

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