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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,670.80, 268,987.80 and 174,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,670.80, 268,987.80 and 174,486.80 is: 261,226.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,670.80 : 268,987.80 = 174,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,670.80/268,987.80 = 174,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,670.80x = 268,987.80 × 174,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,670.80x = 46,934,820,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,934,820,461.04/179,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,226.76

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