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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,044.22, 268,725.80 and 134,535.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,044.22, 268,725.80 and 134,535.13 is: 201,922.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,044.22 : 268,725.80 = 134,535.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,044.22/268,725.80 = 134,535.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,044.22x = 268,725.80 × 134,535.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,044.22x = 36,153,060,101.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,153,060,101.88/179,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,922.52

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