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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,692.82, 269,320.59 and 127,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,692.82, 269,320.59 and 127,117.46 is: 190,521.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,692.82 : 269,320.59 = 127,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,692.82/269,320.59 = 127,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,692.82x = 269,320.59 × 127,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,692.82x = 34,235,349,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,235,349,326.50/179,692.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,521.52

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