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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,791.74, 269,609.22 and 95,531.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,791.74, 269,609.22 and 95,531.58 is: 143,255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,791.74 : 269,609.22 = 95,531.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,791.74/269,609.22 = 95,531.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,791.74x = 269,609.22 × 95,531.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,791.74x = 25,756,194,769.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,756,194,769.17/179,791.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,255.72

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