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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,855.13, 269,642.97 and 116,541.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,855.13, 269,642.97 and 116,541.48 is: 174,721.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,855.13 : 269,642.97 = 116,541.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,855.13/269,642.97 = 116,541.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,855.13x = 269,642.97 × 116,541.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,855.13x = 31,424,590,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,424,590,795.40/179,855.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,721.68

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