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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,670.40, 268,987.20 and 179,670.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,670.40, 268,987.20 and 179,670.40 is: 268,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,670.40 : 268,987.20 = 179,670.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,670.40/268,987.20 = 179,670.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,670.40x = 268,987.20 × 179,670.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,670.40x = 48,329,037,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,329,037,818.88/179,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,987.20

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