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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,998.80, 269,998.20 and 173,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,998.80, 269,998.20 and 173,086.80 is: 259,630.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,998.80 : 269,998.20 = 173,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,998.80/269,998.20 = 173,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,998.80x = 269,998.20 × 173,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,998.80x = 46,733,124,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,733,124,443.76/179,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,630.20

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