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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,410.77, 267,507.41 and 172,927.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,410.77, 267,507.41 and 172,927.80 is: 257,841.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,410.77 : 267,507.41 = 172,927.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,410.77/267,507.41 = 172,927.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,410.77x = 267,507.41 × 172,927.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,410.77x = 46,259,467,030.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,259,467,030.36/179,410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,841.08

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