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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,645.60, 269,007.60 and 171,351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,645.60, 269,007.60 and 171,351.20 is: 256,587.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,645.60 : 269,007.60 = 171,351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,645.60/269,007.60 = 171,351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,645.60x = 269,007.60 × 171,351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,645.60x = 46,094,775,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,094,775,069.12/179,645.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,587.28

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