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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,622.10, 268,972.35 and 171,327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,622.10, 268,972.35 and 171,327.70 is: 256,552.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,622.10 : 268,972.35 = 171,327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,622.10/268,972.35 = 171,327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,622.10x = 268,972.35 × 171,327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,622.10x = 46,082,414,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,082,414,089.10/179,622.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,552.03

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