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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,496.40, 268,661.40 and 139,838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,496.40, 268,661.40 and 139,838.80 is: 209,303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,496.40 : 268,661.40 = 139,838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,496.40/268,661.40 = 139,838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,496.40x = 268,661.40 × 139,838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,496.40x = 37,569,287,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,569,287,782.32/179,496.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,303.85

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