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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,787.96, 269,261.82 and 142,095.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,787.96, 269,261.82 and 142,095.15 is: 212,810.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,787.96 : 269,261.82 = 142,095.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,787.96/269,261.82 = 142,095.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,787.96x = 269,261.82 × 142,095.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,787.96x = 38,260,798,702.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,260,798,702.17/179,787.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,810.68

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