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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,297.64, 268,846.90 and 83,129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,297.64, 268,846.90 and 83,129.76 is: 124,648.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,297.64 : 268,846.90 = 83,129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,297.64/268,846.90 = 83,129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,297.64x = 268,846.90 × 83,129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,297.64x = 22,349,178,273.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,349,178,273.74/179,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124,648.48

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