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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,793.70, 269,755.35 and 173,313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,793.70, 269,755.35 and 173,313.70 is: 260,033.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,793.70 : 269,755.35 = 173,313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,793.70/269,755.35 = 173,313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,793.70x = 269,755.35 × 173,313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,793.70x = 46,752,297,803.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,752,297,803.30/179,793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,033.01

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