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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,998.60, 269,997.90 and 177,374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,998.60, 269,997.90 and 177,374.20 is: 266,061.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,998.60 : 269,997.90 = 177,374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,998.60/269,997.90 = 177,374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,998.60x = 269,997.90 × 177,374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,998.60x = 47,890,661,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,890,661,514.18/179,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,061.30

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