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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,640.40, 269,287.80 and 139,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,640.40, 269,287.80 and 139,637.20 is: 209,321.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,640.40 : 269,287.80 = 139,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,640.40/269,287.80 = 139,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,640.40x = 269,287.80 × 139,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,640.40x = 37,602,594,386.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,602,594,386.16/179,640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,321.48

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