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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,441.93, 268,719.72 and 133,740.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,441.93, 268,719.72 and 133,740.06 is: 200,279.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,441.93 : 268,719.72 = 133,740.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,441.93/268,719.72 = 133,740.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,441.93x = 268,719.72 × 133,740.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,441.93x = 35,938,591,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,938,591,475.98/179,441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,279.79

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