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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,163.62, 269,720.42 and 173,340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,163.62, 269,720.42 and 173,340.18 is: 259,505.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,163.62 : 269,720.42 = 173,340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,163.62/269,720.42 = 173,340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,163.62x = 269,720.42 × 173,340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,163.62x = 46,753,385,285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,753,385,285.77/180,163.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,505.14

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