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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,057.80, 268,586.70 and 132,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,057.80, 268,586.70 and 132,401.80 is: 198,602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,057.80 : 268,586.70 = 132,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,057.80/268,586.70 = 132,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,057.80x = 268,586.70 × 132,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,057.80x = 35,561,362,536.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,561,362,536.06/179,057.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,602.70

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