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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,696.82, 269,326.58 and 127,121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,696.82, 269,326.58 and 127,121.46 is: 190,527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,696.82 : 269,326.58 = 127,121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,696.82/269,326.58 = 127,121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,696.82x = 269,326.58 × 127,121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,696.82x = 34,237,188,066.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,237,188,066.41/179,696.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,527.51

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