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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,786.93, 269,259.91 and 142,094.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,786.93, 269,259.91 and 142,094.03 is: 212,808.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,786.93 : 269,259.91 = 142,094.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,786.93/269,259.91 = 142,094.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,786.93x = 269,259.91 × 142,094.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,786.93x = 38,260,224,027.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,260,224,027.80/179,786.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,808.71

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