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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,320.88, 268,316.95 and 131,970.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,320.88, 268,316.95 and 131,970.97 is: 197,467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,320.88 : 268,316.95 = 131,970.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,320.88/268,316.95 = 131,970.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,320.88x = 268,316.95 × 131,970.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,320.88x = 35,410,046,817.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,410,046,817.36/179,320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,467.51

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