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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,955.60, 270,096.99 and 95,786.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,955.60, 270,096.99 and 95,786.17 is: 143,766.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,955.60 : 270,096.99 = 95,786.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,955.60/270,096.99 = 95,786.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,955.60x = 270,096.99 × 95,786.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,955.60x = 25,871,555,721.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,871,555,721.70/179,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,766.33

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