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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,565.77, 269,428 and 94,156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,565.77, 269,428 and 94,156.24 is: 141,275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,565.77 : 269,428 = 94,156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,565.77/269,428 = 94,156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,565.77x = 269,428 × 94,156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,565.77x = 25,368,327,430.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368,327,430.72/179,565.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,275.96

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