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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,638.80, 269,555.40 and 79,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,638.80, 269,555.40 and 79,814.40 is: 119,764.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,638.80 : 269,555.40 = 79,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,638.80/269,555.40 = 79,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,638.80x = 269,555.40 × 79,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,638.80x = 21,514,402,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,514,402,517.76/179,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,764.79

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