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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,600.11, 268,992.37 and 139,295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,600.11, 268,992.37 and 139,295.54 is: 208,627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,600.11 : 268,992.37 = 139,295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,600.11/268,992.37 = 139,295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,600.11x = 268,992.37 × 139,295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,600.11x = 37,469,437,435.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,469,437,435.03/179,600.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,627.03

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