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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,655.67, 269,187.95 and 142,454.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,655.67, 269,187.95 and 142,454.71 is: 213,447.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,655.67 : 269,187.95 = 142,454.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,655.67/269,187.95 = 142,454.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,655.67x = 269,187.95 × 142,454.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,655.67x = 38,347,090,640.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,347,090,640.47/179,655.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,447.71

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