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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,848.80, 269,773.20 and 144,856.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,848.80, 269,773.20 and 144,856.80 is: 217,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,848.80 : 269,773.20 = 144,856.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,848.80/269,773.20 = 144,856.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,848.80x = 269,773.20 × 144,856.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,848.80x = 39,078,482,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,078,482,477.76/179,848.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,285.20

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