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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,939.70, 269,909.55 and 177,315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,939.70, 269,909.55 and 177,315.30 is: 265,972.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,939.70 : 269,909.55 = 177,315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,939.70/269,909.55 = 177,315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,939.70x = 269,909.55 × 177,315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,939.70x = 47,859,092,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,859,092,831.12/179,939.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,972.95

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