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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,298.24, 269,406.36 and 135,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,298.24, 269,406.36 and 135,339 is: 203,354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,298.24 : 269,406.36 = 135,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,298.24/269,406.36 = 135,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,298.24x = 269,406.36 × 135,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,298.24x = 36,461,187,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,461,187,356.04/179,298.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,354.97

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