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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,638.80, 269,458.20 and 139,981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,638.80, 269,458.20 and 139,981.20 is: 209,971.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,638.80 : 269,458.20 = 139,981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,638.80/269,458.20 = 139,981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,638.80x = 269,458.20 × 139,981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,638.80x = 37,719,082,185.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,719,082,185.84/179,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,971.80

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