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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,729.40, 269,075.70 and 120,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,729.40, 269,075.70 and 120,631.80 is: 180,599.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,729.40 : 269,075.70 = 120,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,729.40/269,075.70 = 120,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,729.40x = 269,075.70 × 120,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,729.40x = 32,459,086,027.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,459,086,027.26/179,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,599.76

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