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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,565.59, 269,427.72 and 94,156.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,565.59, 269,427.72 and 94,156.05 is: 141,275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,565.59 : 269,427.72 = 94,156.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,565.59/269,427.72 = 94,156.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,565.59x = 269,427.72 × 94,156.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,565.59x = 25,368,249,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368,249,875.71/179,565.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,275.67

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