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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,852.40, 269,605.80 and 139,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,852.40, 269,605.80 and 139,849.20 is: 209,639.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,852.40 : 269,605.80 = 139,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,852.40/269,605.80 = 139,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,852.40x = 269,605.80 × 139,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,852.40x = 37,704,155,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,704,155,445.36/179,852.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,639.43

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