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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,764.94, 269,647.71 and 143,969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,764.94, 269,647.71 and 143,969.06 is: 215,953.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,764.94 : 269,647.71 = 143,969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,764.94/269,647.71 = 143,969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,764.94x = 269,647.71 × 143,969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,764.94x = 38,820,926,912.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,820,926,912.56/179,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,953.83

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