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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,627.80, 269,441.70 and 139,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,627.80, 269,441.70 and 139,970.20 is: 209,955.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,627.80 : 269,441.70 = 139,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,627.80/269,441.70 = 139,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,627.80x = 269,441.70 × 139,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,627.80x = 37,713,808,637.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,713,808,637.34/179,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,955.30

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