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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,528.82, 269,371.17 and 96,325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,528.82, 269,371.17 and 96,325.62 is: 144,530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,528.82 : 269,371.17 = 96,325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,528.82/269,371.17 = 96,325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,528.82x = 269,371.17 × 96,325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,528.82x = 25,947,344,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,947,344,960.38/179,528.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,530.25

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