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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,709.80, 269,564.70 and 144,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,709.80, 269,564.70 and 144,717.80 is: 217,076.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,709.80 : 269,564.70 = 144,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,709.80/269,564.70 = 144,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,709.80x = 269,564.70 × 144,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,709.80x = 39,010,810,341.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,010,810,341.66/179,709.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,076.70

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