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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,452.65, 268,770.93 and 139,148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,452.65, 268,770.93 and 139,148.67 is: 208,406.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,452.65 : 268,770.93 = 139,148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,452.65/268,770.93 = 139,148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,452.65x = 268,770.93 × 139,148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,452.65x = 37,399,116,100.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,399,116,100.31/179,452.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,406.60

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