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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,865.80, 270,036.30 and 144,346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,865.80, 270,036.30 and 144,346.76 is: 216,710.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,865.80 : 270,036.30 = 144,346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,865.80/270,036.30 = 144,346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,865.80x = 270,036.30 × 144,346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,865.80x = 38,978,864,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,978,864,987.39/179,865.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,710.82

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