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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,526.12, 269,259.98 and 84,756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,526.12, 269,259.98 and 84,756.12 is: 127,120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,526.12 : 269,259.98 = 84,756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,526.12/269,259.98 = 84,756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,526.12x = 269,259.98 × 84,756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,526.12x = 22,821,430,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,821,430,752.30/179,526.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,120.39

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