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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,283.40, 268,341.90 and 139,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,283.40, 268,341.90 and 139,625.80 is: 208,984.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,283.40 : 268,341.90 = 139,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,283.40/268,341.90 = 139,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,283.40x = 268,341.90 × 139,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,283.40x = 37,467,452,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,467,452,461.02/179,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,984.50

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