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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,690.37, 269,325.96 and 135,173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,690.37, 269,325.96 and 135,173.98 is: 202,603.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,690.37 : 269,325.96 = 135,173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,690.37/269,325.96 = 135,173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,690.37x = 269,325.96 × 135,173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,690.37x = 36,405,862,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,405,862,520.63/179,690.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,603.31

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