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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,996.80, 252,520.40 and 179,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,996.80, 252,520.40 and 179,996.80 is: 252,520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,996.80 : 252,520.40 = 179,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,996.80/252,520.40 = 179,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,996.80x = 252,520.40 × 179,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,996.80x = 45,452,863,934.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,452,863,934.72/179,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,520.40

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