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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,141.76, 268,304.16 and 85,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,141.76, 268,304.16 and 85,713.60 is: 128,374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,141.76 : 268,304.16 = 85,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,141.76/268,304.16 = 85,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,141.76x = 268,304.16 × 85,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,141.76x = 22,997,315,448.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,997,315,448.58/179,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,374.96

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