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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,932.56, 270,062.14 and 95,763.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,932.56, 270,062.14 and 95,763.62 is: 143,732.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,932.56 : 270,062.14 = 95,763.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,932.56/270,062.14 = 95,763.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,932.56x = 270,062.14 × 95,763.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,932.56x = 25,862,128,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,862,128,151.35/179,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,732.34

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