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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,919.20, 269,878.80 and 177,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,919.20, 269,878.80 and 177,294.80 is: 265,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,919.20 : 269,878.80 = 177,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,919.20/269,878.80 = 177,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,919.20x = 269,878.80 × 177,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,919.20x = 47,848,107,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,848,107,870.24/179,919.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,942.20

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