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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,433.25, 269,069.88 and 95,174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,433.25, 269,069.88 and 95,174.24 is: 142,718.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,433.25 : 269,069.88 = 95,174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,433.25/269,069.88 = 95,174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,433.25x = 269,069.88 × 95,174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,433.25x = 25,608,520,347.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,608,520,347.45/179,433.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,718.93

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