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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,481.20, 269,221.80 and 177,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,481.20, 269,221.80 and 177,148.40 is: 265,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,481.20 : 269,221.80 = 177,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,481.20/269,221.80 = 177,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,481.20x = 269,221.80 × 177,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,481.20x = 47,692,211,115.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,692,211,115.12/179,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,722.60

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