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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,697.20, 269,610.60 and 173,217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,697.20, 269,610.60 and 173,217.20 is: 259,888.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,697.20 : 269,610.60 = 173,217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,697.20/269,610.60 = 173,217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,697.20x = 269,610.60 × 173,217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,697.20x = 46,701,193,222.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,701,193,222.32/179,697.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,888.26

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