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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,577.30, 269,037.90 and 146,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,577.30, 269,037.90 and 146,116.20 is: 218,907.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,577.30 : 269,037.90 = 146,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,577.30/269,037.90 = 146,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,577.30x = 269,037.90 × 146,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,577.30x = 39,310,795,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,310,795,603.98/179,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,907.38

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