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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,296.24, 269,403.36 and 135,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,296.24, 269,403.36 and 135,337 is: 203,351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,296.24 : 269,403.36 = 135,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,296.24/269,403.36 = 135,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,296.24x = 269,403.36 × 135,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,296.24x = 36,460,242,532.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,460,242,532.32/179,296.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,351.96

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