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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,637.78, 269,633.94 and 95,397.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,637.78, 269,633.94 and 95,397.70 is: 143,190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,637.78 : 269,633.94 = 95,397.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,637.78/269,633.94 = 95,397.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,637.78x = 269,633.94 × 95,397.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,637.78x = 25,722,457,717.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,722,457,717.94/179,637.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,190.69

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