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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,675.40, 269,513.10 and 176,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,675.40, 269,513.10 and 176,176.20 is: 264,264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,675.40 : 269,513.10 = 176,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,675.40/269,513.10 = 176,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,675.40x = 269,513.10 × 176,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,675.40x = 47,481,793,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,481,793,808.22/179,675.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,264.30

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