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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,638.60, 269,457.90 and 96,694.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,638.60, 269,457.90 and 96,694.60 is: 145,041.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,638.60 : 269,457.90 = 96,694.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,638.60/269,457.90 = 96,694.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,638.60x = 269,457.90 × 96,694.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,638.60x = 26,055,123,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,055,123,857.34/179,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,041.90

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