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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,618.60, 268,967.10 and 171,324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,618.60, 268,967.10 and 171,324.20 is: 256,546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,618.60 : 268,967.10 = 171,324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,618.60/268,967.10 = 171,324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,618.60x = 268,967.10 × 171,324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,618.60x = 46,080,573,233.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,080,573,233.82/179,618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,546.78

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