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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,440.80, 268,858.80 and 141,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,440.80, 268,858.80 and 141,856.80 is: 212,546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,440.80 : 268,858.80 = 141,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,440.80/268,858.80 = 141,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,440.80x = 268,858.80 × 141,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,440.80x = 38,139,449,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,139,449,019.84/179,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,546.14

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