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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,470.40, 402,705.60 and 179,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,470.40, 402,705.60 and 179,996.80 is: 269,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,470.40 : 402,705.60 = 179,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,470.40/402,705.60 = 179,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,470.40x = 402,705.60 × 179,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,470.40x = 72,485,719,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,485,719,342.08/268,470.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,995.20

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