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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,061.40, 268,268.10 and 141,866.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,061.40, 268,268.10 and 141,866.20 is: 212,542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,061.40 : 268,268.10 = 141,866.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,061.40/268,268.10 = 141,866.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,061.40x = 268,268.10 × 141,866.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,061.40x = 38,058,175,928.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,058,175,928.22/179,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,542.60

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