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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,693.62, 269,330.83 and 135,177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,693.62, 269,330.83 and 135,177.24 is: 202,608.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,693.62 : 269,330.83 = 135,177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,693.62/269,330.83 = 135,177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,693.62x = 269,330.83 × 135,177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,693.62x = 36,407,398,246.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,407,398,246.31/179,693.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,608.19

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