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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,467.80, 269,201.70 and 137,477.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,467.80, 269,201.70 and 137,477.40 is: 206,216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,467.80 : 269,201.70 = 137,477.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,467.80/269,201.70 = 137,477.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,467.80x = 269,201.70 × 137,477.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,467.80x = 37,009,149,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,009,149,791.58/179,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,216.10

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