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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,429.80, 268,842.30 and 141,845.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,429.80, 268,842.30 and 141,845.80 is: 212,529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,429.80 : 268,842.30 = 141,845.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,429.80/268,842.30 = 141,845.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,429.80x = 268,842.30 × 141,845.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,429.80x = 38,134,151,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,134,151,117.34/179,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,529.64

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