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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,599.92, 269,704.93 and 120,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,599.92, 269,704.93 and 120,011.26 is: 180,220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,599.92 : 269,704.93 = 120,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,599.92/269,704.93 = 120,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,599.92x = 269,704.93 × 120,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,599.92x = 32,367,628,683.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,367,628,683.98/179,599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,220.73

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