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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,601.03, 269,492.40 and 119,670.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,601.03, 269,492.40 and 119,670.35 is: 179,566.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,601.03 : 269,492.40 = 119,670.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,601.03/269,492.40 = 119,670.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,601.03x = 269,492.40 × 119,670.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,601.03x = 32,250,248,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,250,248,482.88/179,601.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,566.06

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