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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,763.21, 269,434.89 and 135,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,763.21, 269,434.89 and 135,246.96 is: 202,712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,763.21 : 269,434.89 = 135,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,763.21/269,434.89 = 135,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,763.21x = 269,434.89 × 135,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,763.21x = 36,440,249,790.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,440,249,790.43/179,763.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,712.50

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