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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,762.20, 269,708.10 and 173,282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,762.20, 269,708.10 and 173,282.20 is: 259,985.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,762.20 : 269,708.10 = 173,282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,762.20/269,708.10 = 173,282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,762.20x = 269,708.10 × 173,282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,762.20x = 46,735,612,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,735,612,925.82/179,762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,985.76

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