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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,599.61, 268,991.61 and 139,295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,599.61, 268,991.61 and 139,295.04 is: 208,626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,599.61 : 268,991.61 = 139,295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,599.61/268,991.61 = 139,295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,599.61x = 268,991.61 × 139,295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,599.61x = 37,469,197,074.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,469,197,074.61/179,599.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,626.28

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