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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,802.24, 269,446.32 and 132,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,802.24, 269,446.32 and 132,042.72 is: 197,875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,802.24 : 269,446.32 = 132,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,802.24/269,446.32 = 132,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,802.24x = 269,446.32 × 132,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,802.24x = 35,578,424,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,578,424,986.79/179,802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,875.32

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