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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,858.91, 270,094.56 and 172,335.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,858.91, 270,094.56 and 172,335.63 is: 258,796.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,858.91 : 270,094.56 = 172,335.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,858.91/270,094.56 = 172,335.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,858.91x = 270,094.56 × 172,335.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,858.91x = 46,546,916,157.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,546,916,157.17/179,858.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258,796.83

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