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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,954.40, 269,758.80 and 139,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,954.40, 269,758.80 and 139,951.20 is: 209,792.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,954.40 : 269,758.80 = 139,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,954.40/269,758.80 = 139,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,954.40x = 269,758.80 × 139,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,954.40x = 37,753,067,770.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,753,067,770.56/179,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,792.41

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