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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,694.62, 269,332.33 and 135,178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,694.62, 269,332.33 and 135,178.24 is: 202,609.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,694.62 : 269,332.33 = 135,178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,694.62/269,332.33 = 135,178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,694.62x = 269,332.33 × 135,178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,694.62x = 36,407,870,344.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,407,870,344.50/179,694.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,609.68

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