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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,408.44, 247,835.46 and 169,960.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,408.44, 247,835.46 and 169,960.60 is: 234,784.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,408.44 : 247,835.46 = 169,960.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,408.44/247,835.46 = 169,960.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,408.44x = 247,835.46 × 169,960.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,408.44x = 42,122,263,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,122,263,482.88/179,408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,784.18

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