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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,598.11, 268,989.37 and 139,293.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,598.11, 268,989.37 and 139,293.54 is: 208,624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,598.11 : 268,989.37 = 139,293.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,598.11/268,989.37 = 139,293.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,598.11x = 268,989.37 × 139,293.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,598.11x = 37,468,481,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,468,481,221.44/179,598.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,624.03

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