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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,530.82, 269,374.18 and 96,327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,530.82, 269,374.18 and 96,327.62 is: 144,533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,530.82 : 269,374.18 = 96,327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,530.82/269,374.18 = 96,327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,530.82x = 269,374.18 × 96,327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,530.82x = 25,948,173,648.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,948,173,648.85/179,530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,533.25

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