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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,686.95, 269,708.82 and 95,447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,686.95, 269,708.82 and 95,447.88 is: 143,266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,686.95 : 269,708.82 = 95,447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,686.95/269,708.82 = 95,447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,686.95x = 269,708.82 × 95,447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,686.95x = 25,743,135,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,743,135,086.30/179,686.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,266.58

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