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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,904.87, 268,724.61 and 132,097.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,904.87, 268,724.61 and 132,097.05 is: 197,313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,904.87 : 268,724.61 = 132,097.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,904.87/268,724.61 = 132,097.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,904.87x = 268,724.61 × 132,097.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,904.87x = 35,497,728,243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,497,728,243.40/179,904.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,313.88

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