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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,794.24, 269,434.26 and 132,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,794.24, 269,434.26 and 132,034.60 is: 197,863.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,794.24 : 269,434.26 = 132,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,794.24/269,434.26 = 132,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,794.24x = 269,434.26 × 132,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,794.24x = 35,574,644,745.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,574,644,745.40/179,794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,863.09

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