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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,826.59, 390,098.45 and 179,667.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,826.59, 390,098.45 and 179,667.91 is: 269,749.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,826.59 : 390,098.45 = 179,667.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,826.59/390,098.45 = 179,667.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,826.59x = 390,098.45 × 179,667.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,826.59x = 70,088,173,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,088,173,205.74/259,826.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,749.81

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