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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,300.24, 269,409.36 and 135,341

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,300.24, 269,409.36 and 135,341 is: 203,357.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,300.24 : 269,409.36 = 135,341 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,300.24/269,409.36 = 135,341/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,300.24x = 269,409.36 × 135,341
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,300.24x = 36,462,132,191.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,462,132,191.76/179,300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,357.97

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