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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,297.24, 269,404.86 and 135,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,297.24, 269,404.86 and 135,338 is: 203,353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,297.24 : 269,404.86 = 135,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,297.24/269,404.86 = 135,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,297.24x = 269,404.86 × 135,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,297.24x = 36,460,714,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,460,714,942.68/179,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,353.46

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