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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,710.80, 269,566.20 and 127,222.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,710.80, 269,566.20 and 127,222.80 is: 190,834.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,710.80 : 269,566.20 = 127,222.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,710.80/269,566.20 = 127,222.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,710.80x = 269,566.20 × 127,222.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,710.80x = 34,294,966,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,294,966,749.36/179,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,834.20

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