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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,785.71, 269,421.57 and 132,026.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,785.71, 269,421.57 and 132,026.22 is: 197,850.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,785.71 : 269,421.57 = 132,026.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,785.71/269,421.57 = 132,026.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,785.71x = 269,421.57 × 132,026.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,785.71x = 35,570,711,473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,711,473.57/179,785.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,850.60

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