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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,526.73, 269,380.99 and 119,596.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,526.73, 269,380.99 and 119,596.10 is: 179,454.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,526.73 : 269,380.99 = 119,596.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,526.73/269,380.99 = 119,596.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,526.73x = 269,380.99 × 119,596.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,526.73x = 32,216,914,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,216,914,620.73/179,526.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,454.70

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