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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,773.68, 269,450.58 and 135,257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,773.68, 269,450.58 and 135,257.52 is: 202,728.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,773.68 : 269,450.58 = 135,257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,773.68/269,450.58 = 135,257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,773.68x = 269,450.58 × 135,257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,773.68x = 36,445,217,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,445,217,213.36/179,773.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,728.33

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