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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,653.92, 269,185.32 and 142,452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,653.92, 269,185.32 and 142,452.96 is: 213,445.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,653.92 : 269,185.32 = 142,452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,653.92/269,185.32 = 142,452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,653.92x = 269,185.32 × 142,452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,653.92x = 38,346,245,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,346,245,622.55/179,653.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,445.08

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