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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,911.80, 269,867.70 and 144,919.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,911.80, 269,867.70 and 144,919.80 is: 217,379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,911.80 : 269,867.70 = 144,919.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,911.80/269,867.70 = 144,919.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,911.80x = 269,867.70 × 144,919.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,911.80x = 39,109,173,110.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,109,173,110.46/179,911.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,379.70

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