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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,766.74, 269,440.14 and 135,250.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,766.74, 269,440.14 and 135,250.46 is: 202,717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,766.74 : 269,440.14 = 135,250.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,766.74/269,440.14 = 135,250.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,766.74x = 269,440.14 × 135,250.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,766.74x = 36,441,902,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,441,902,877.46/179,766.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,717.72

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