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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,076.30, 268,614.45 and 132,420.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,076.30, 268,614.45 and 132,420.30 is: 198,630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,076.30 : 268,614.45 = 132,420.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,076.30/268,614.45 = 132,420.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,076.30x = 268,614.45 × 132,420.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,076.30x = 35,570,006,053.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,006,053.34/179,076.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,630.45

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