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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,252.80, 268,879.20 and 132,596.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,252.80, 268,879.20 and 132,596.80 is: 198,895.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,252.80 : 268,879.20 = 132,596.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,252.80/268,879.20 = 132,596.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,252.80x = 268,879.20 × 132,596.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,252.80x = 35,652,521,506.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,652,521,506.56/179,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,895.20

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