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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,710.40, 269,565.60 and 165,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,710.40, 269,565.60 and 165,713.60 is: 248,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,710.40 : 269,565.60 = 165,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,710.40/269,565.60 = 165,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,710.40x = 269,565.60 × 165,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,710.40x = 44,670,686,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,670,686,012.16/179,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,570.40

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