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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,483.29, 267,232.30 and 176,969.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,483.29, 267,232.30 and 176,969.89 is: 263,490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,483.29 : 267,232.30 = 176,969.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,483.29/267,232.30 = 176,969.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,483.29x = 267,232.30 × 176,969.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,483.29x = 47,292,069,399.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,292,069,399.29/179,483.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,490.10

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