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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,700.71, 268,990.14 and 132,369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,700.71, 268,990.14 and 132,369.17 is: 198,140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,700.71 : 268,990.14 = 132,369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,700.71/268,990.14 = 132,369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,700.71x = 268,990.14 × 132,369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,700.71x = 35,606,002,738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,606,002,738.84/179,700.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,140.58

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