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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,683.20, 269,589.60 and 173,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,683.20, 269,589.60 and 173,203.20 is: 259,867.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,683.20 : 269,589.60 = 173,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,683.20/269,589.60 = 173,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,683.20x = 269,589.60 × 173,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,683.20x = 46,693,781,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,693,781,406.72/179,683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,867.26

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