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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,437.20, 269,155.80 and 179,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,437.20, 269,155.80 and 179,437.20 is: 269,155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,437.20 : 269,155.80 = 179,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,437.20/269,155.80 = 179,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,437.20x = 269,155.80 × 179,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,437.20x = 48,296,563,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,296,563,115.76/179,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,155.80

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