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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,577.56, 269,366.34 and 170,597.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,577.56, 269,366.34 and 170,597.96 is: 255,896.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,577.56 : 269,366.34 = 170,597.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,577.56/269,366.34 = 170,597.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,577.56x = 269,366.34 × 170,597.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,577.56x = 45,953,346,960.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,953,346,960.28/179,577.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,896.94

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