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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,438.80, 268,855.80 and 141,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,438.80, 268,855.80 and 141,854.80 is: 212,543.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,438.80 : 268,855.80 = 141,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,438.80/268,855.80 = 141,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,438.80x = 268,855.80 × 141,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,438.80x = 38,138,485,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,138,485,737.84/179,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,543.14

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