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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,404.69, 247,830.29 and 169,956.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,404.69, 247,830.29 and 169,956.85 is: 234,779.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,404.69 : 247,830.29 = 169,956.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,404.69/247,830.29 = 169,956.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,404.69x = 247,830.29 × 169,956.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,404.69x = 42,120,455,422.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,120,455,422.99/179,404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,779.01

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