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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,603.70, 269,405.55 and 144,611.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,603.70, 269,405.55 and 144,611.70 is: 216,917.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,603.70 : 269,405.55 = 144,611.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,603.70/269,405.55 = 144,611.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,603.70x = 269,405.55 × 144,611.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,603.70x = 38,959,194,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,959,194,574.94/179,603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,917.55

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