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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,627.40, 269,441.10 and 176,555.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,627.40, 269,441.10 and 176,555.40 is: 264,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,627.40 : 269,441.10 = 176,555.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,627.40/269,441.10 = 176,555.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,627.40x = 269,441.10 × 176,555.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,627.40x = 47,571,281,186.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,571,281,186.94/179,627.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,833.10

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