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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,795.24, 269,435.76 and 132,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,795.24, 269,435.76 and 132,035.60 is: 197,864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,795.24 : 269,435.76 = 132,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,795.24/269,435.76 = 132,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,795.24x = 269,435.76 × 132,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,795.24x = 35,575,112,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,575,112,233.06/179,795.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,864.59

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