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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,744.40, 269,616.60 and 176,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,744.40, 269,616.60 and 176,979.60 is: 265,469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,744.40 : 269,616.60 = 176,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,744.40/269,616.60 = 176,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,744.40x = 269,616.60 × 176,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,744.40x = 47,716,638,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,716,638,021.36/179,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,469.40

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