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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,601.40, 269,402.10 and 176,529.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,601.40, 269,402.10 and 176,529.40 is: 264,794.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,601.40 : 269,402.10 = 176,529.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,601.40/269,402.10 = 176,529.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,601.40x = 269,402.10 × 176,529.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,601.40x = 47,557,391,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,557,391,071.74/179,601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,794.10

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