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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,851.16, 270,082.92 and 172,327.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,851.16, 270,082.92 and 172,327.88 is: 258,785.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,851.16 : 270,082.92 = 172,327.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,851.16/270,082.92 = 172,327.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,851.16x = 270,082.92 × 172,327.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,851.16x = 46,542,817,027.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,542,817,027.81/179,851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,785.19

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