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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,966.70, 269,950.05 and 177,342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,966.70, 269,950.05 and 177,342.30 is: 266,013.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,966.70 : 269,950.05 = 177,342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,966.70/269,950.05 = 177,342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,966.70x = 269,950.05 × 177,342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,966.70x = 47,873,562,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,873,562,752.12/179,966.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,013.45

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