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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,540.46, 268,212.06 and 129,190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,540.46, 268,212.06 and 129,190.86 is: 192,995.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,540.46 : 268,212.06 = 129,190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,540.46/268,212.06 = 129,190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,540.46x = 268,212.06 × 129,190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,540.46x = 34,650,546,693.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,650,546,693.77/179,540.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,995.76

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