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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,766.24, 269,439.39 and 135,249.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,766.24, 269,439.39 and 135,249.96 is: 202,716.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,766.24 : 269,439.39 = 135,249.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,766.24/269,439.39 = 135,249.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,766.24x = 269,439.39 × 135,249.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,766.24x = 36,441,666,719.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,441,666,719.92/179,766.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,716.97

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