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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,674.26, 267,926.46 and 170,844.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,674.26, 267,926.46 and 170,844.84 is: 254,760.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,674.26 : 267,926.46 = 170,844.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,674.26/267,926.46 = 170,844.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,674.26x = 267,926.46 × 170,844.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,674.26x = 45,773,853,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,773,853,190.47/179,674.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,760.22

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