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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,852.16, 270,084.42 and 172,328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,852.16, 270,084.42 and 172,328.88 is: 258,786.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,852.16 : 270,084.42 = 172,328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,852.16/270,084.42 = 172,328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,852.16x = 270,084.42 × 172,328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,852.16x = 46,543,345,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,543,345,604.05/179,852.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,786.69

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