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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,550.85, 269,631.34 and 119,962.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,550.85, 269,631.34 and 119,962.25 is: 180,147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,550.85 : 269,631.34 = 119,962.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,550.85/269,631.34 = 119,962.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,550.85x = 269,631.34 × 119,962.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,550.85x = 32,345,581,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,345,581,095.57/179,550.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,147.19

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