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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,635.32, 269,530.74 and 96,432.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,635.32, 269,530.74 and 96,432.12 is: 144,689.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,635.32 : 269,530.74 = 96,432.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,635.32/269,530.74 = 96,432.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,635.32x = 269,530.74 × 96,432.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,635.32x = 25,991,420,663.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,991,420,663.37/179,635.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,689.92

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