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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,566.59, 269,429.22 and 94,157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,566.59, 269,429.22 and 94,157.05 is: 141,277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,566.59 : 269,429.22 = 94,157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,566.59/269,429.22 = 94,157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,566.59x = 269,429.22 × 94,157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,566.59x = 25,368,660,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368,660,539.00/179,566.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,277.17

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