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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,476.80, 269,215.20 and 137,486.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,476.80, 269,215.20 and 137,486.40 is: 206,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,476.80 : 269,215.20 = 137,486.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,476.80/269,215.20 = 137,486.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,476.80x = 269,215.20 × 137,486.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,476.80x = 37,013,428,673.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,013,428,673.28/179,476.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,229.60

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