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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,921.70, 269,882.55 and 177,297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,921.70, 269,882.55 and 177,297.30 is: 265,945.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,921.70 : 269,882.55 = 177,297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,921.70/269,882.55 = 177,297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,921.70x = 269,882.55 × 177,297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,921.70x = 47,849,447,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,849,447,432.12/179,921.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,945.95

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