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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,628.30, 269,442.45 and 132,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,628.30, 269,442.45 and 132,972.30 is: 199,458.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,628.30 : 269,442.45 = 132,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,628.30/269,442.45 = 132,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,628.30x = 269,442.45 × 132,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,628.30x = 35,828,382,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,828,382,294.14/179,628.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,458.45

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