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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,825.59, 390,096.95 and 179,666.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,825.59, 390,096.95 and 179,666.91 is: 269,748.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,825.59 : 390,096.95 = 179,666.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,825.59/390,096.95 = 179,666.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,825.59x = 390,096.95 × 179,666.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,825.59x = 70,087,512,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,087,512,708.59/259,825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,748.31

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