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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,999.80, 269,999.70 and 164,836.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,999.80, 269,999.70 and 164,836.60 is: 247,254.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,999.80 : 269,999.70 = 164,836.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,999.80/269,999.70 = 164,836.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,999.80x = 269,999.70 × 164,836.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,999.80x = 44,505,832,549.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,505,832,549.02/179,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,254.90

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