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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,567.27, 269,430.26 and 94,157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,567.27, 269,430.26 and 94,157.74 is: 141,278.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,567.27 : 269,430.26 = 94,157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,567.27/269,430.26 = 94,157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,567.27x = 269,430.26 × 94,157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,567.27x = 25,368,944,369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,368,944,369.21/179,567.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,278.22

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