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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,638.78, 269,635.44 and 95,398.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,638.78, 269,635.44 and 95,398.70 is: 143,192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,638.78 : 269,635.44 = 95,398.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,638.78/269,635.44 = 95,398.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,638.78x = 269,635.44 × 95,398.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,638.78x = 25,722,870,449.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,722,870,449.93/179,638.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,192.19

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