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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,634.60, 269,451.90 and 120,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,634.60, 269,451.90 and 120,148.20 is: 180,222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,634.60 : 269,451.90 = 120,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,634.60/269,451.90 = 120,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,634.60x = 269,451.90 × 120,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,634.60x = 32,374,160,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,374,160,771.58/179,634.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,222.30

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