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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,808.80, 269,713.20 and 144,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,808.80, 269,713.20 and 144,816.80 is: 217,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,808.80 : 269,713.20 = 144,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,808.80/269,713.20 = 144,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,808.80x = 269,713.20 × 144,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,808.80x = 39,059,002,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,059,002,541.76/179,808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,225.20

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