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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,568.27, 269,431.76 and 94,158.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,568.27, 269,431.76 and 94,158.74 is: 141,279.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,568.27 : 269,431.76 = 94,158.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,568.27/269,431.76 = 94,158.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,568.27x = 269,431.76 × 94,158.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,568.27x = 25,369,355,037.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,369,355,037.58/179,568.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,279.72

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