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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,858.22, 269,327.22 and 174,536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,858.22, 269,327.22 and 174,536.94 is: 261,358.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,858.22 : 269,327.22 = 174,536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,858.22/269,327.22 = 174,536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,858.22x = 269,327.22 × 174,536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,858.22x = 47,007,548,837.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,007,548,837.51/179,858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,358.91

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