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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,421.32, 269,209.74 and 96,218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,421.32, 269,209.74 and 96,218.12 is: 144,368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,421.32 : 269,209.74 = 96,218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,421.32/269,209.74 = 96,218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,421.32x = 269,209.74 × 96,218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,421.32x = 25,902,855,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,902,855,068.49/179,421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,368.88

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