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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,614.80, 269,713.80 and 120,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,614.80, 269,713.80 and 120,711.60 is: 181,263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,614.80 : 269,713.80 = 120,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,614.80/269,713.80 = 120,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,614.80x = 269,713.80 × 120,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,614.80x = 32,557,584,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,557,584,340.08/179,614.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,263.37

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