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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,998.80, 252,523.20 and 179,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,998.80, 252,523.20 and 179,998.80 is: 252,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,998.80 : 252,523.20 = 179,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,998.80/252,523.20 = 179,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,998.80x = 252,523.20 × 179,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,998.80x = 45,453,872,972.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,453,872,972.16/179,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,523.20

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