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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,744.44, 269,359.74 and 131,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,744.44, 269,359.74 and 131,984.80 is: 197,788.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,744.44 : 269,359.74 = 131,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,744.44/269,359.74 = 131,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,744.44x = 269,359.74 × 131,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,744.44x = 35,551,391,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,551,391,411.95/179,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,788.55

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