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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,579.52, 269,369.26 and 170,599.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,579.52, 269,369.26 and 170,599.92 is: 255,899.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,579.52 : 269,369.26 = 170,599.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,579.52/269,369.26 = 170,599.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,579.52x = 269,369.26 × 170,599.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,579.52x = 45,954,374,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,954,374,206.46/179,579.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,899.86

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