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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,416.80, 268,822.80 and 141,832.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,416.80, 268,822.80 and 141,832.80 is: 212,510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,416.80 : 268,822.80 = 141,832.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,416.80/268,822.80 = 141,832.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,416.80x = 268,822.80 × 141,832.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,416.80x = 38,127,890,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,127,890,427.84/179,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,510.15

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