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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,711.80, 269,567.70 and 144,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,711.80, 269,567.70 and 144,719.80 is: 217,079.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,711.80 : 269,567.70 = 144,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,711.80/269,567.70 = 144,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,711.80x = 269,567.70 × 144,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,711.80x = 39,011,783,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,011,783,630.46/179,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,079.70

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