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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,943.66, 270,079.29 and 95,774.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,943.66, 270,079.29 and 95,774.49 is: 143,748.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,943.66 : 270,079.29 = 95,774.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,943.66/270,079.29 = 95,774.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,943.66x = 270,079.29 × 95,774.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,943.66x = 25,866,706,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,866,706,259.31/179,943.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,748.92

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