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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,295.24, 269,401.86 and 135,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,295.24, 269,401.86 and 135,336 is: 203,350.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,295.24 : 269,401.86 = 135,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,295.24/269,401.86 = 135,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,295.24x = 269,401.86 × 135,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,295.24x = 36,459,770,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,459,770,124.96/179,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,350.46

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