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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,439.20, 269,158.80 and 179,439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,439.20, 269,158.80 and 179,439.20 is: 269,158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,439.20 : 269,158.80 = 179,439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,439.20/269,158.80 = 179,439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,439.20x = 269,158.80 × 179,439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,439.20x = 48,297,639,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,297,639,744.96/179,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,158.80

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