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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,699.10, 269,548.65 and 127,211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,699.10, 269,548.65 and 127,211.10 is: 190,816.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,699.10 : 269,548.65 = 127,211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,699.10/269,548.65 = 127,211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,699.10x = 269,548.65 × 127,211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,699.10x = 34,289,580,270.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,289,580,270.02/179,699.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,816.65

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