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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,651.94, 269,399.94 and 95,393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,651.94, 269,399.94 and 95,393.76 is: 143,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,651.94 : 269,399.94 = 95,393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,651.94/269,399.94 = 95,393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,651.94x = 269,399.94 × 95,393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,651.94x = 25,699,073,220.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,699,073,220.37/179,651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,049.24

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