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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,440.05, 268,716.91 and 133,738.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,440.05, 268,716.91 and 133,738.18 is: 200,276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,440.05 : 268,716.91 = 133,738.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,440.05/268,716.91 = 133,738.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,440.05x = 268,716.91 × 133,738.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,440.05x = 35,937,708,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,937,708,781.15/179,440.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,276.97

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