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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,146.73, 387,796.29 and 179,200.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,146.73, 387,796.29 and 179,200.95 is: 268,162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,146.73 : 387,796.29 = 179,200.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,146.73/387,796.29 = 179,200.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,146.73x = 387,796.29 × 179,200.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,146.73x = 69,493,463,574.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,493,463,574.48/259,146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,162.61

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