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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,421.60, 269,132.40 and 132,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,421.60, 269,132.40 and 132,182.40 is: 198,273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,421.60 : 269,132.40 = 132,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,421.60/269,132.40 = 132,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,421.60x = 269,132.40 × 132,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,421.60x = 35,574,566,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,574,566,549.76/179,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,273.60

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