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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,908.90, 269,431.35 and 96,619.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,908.90, 269,431.35 and 96,619.30 is: 144,696.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,908.90 : 269,431.35 = 96,619.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,908.90/269,431.35 = 96,619.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,908.90x = 269,431.35 × 96,619.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,908.90x = 26,032,268,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,032,268,435.06/179,908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,696.95

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