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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,719.60, 269,579.40 and 127,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,719.60, 269,579.40 and 127,231.60 is: 190,847.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,719.60 : 269,579.40 = 127,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,719.60/269,579.40 = 127,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,719.60x = 269,579.40 × 127,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,719.60x = 34,299,018,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,299,018,389.04/179,719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,847.40

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