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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,955.66, 270,097.32 and 95,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,955.66, 270,097.32 and 95,786.52 is: 143,766.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,955.66 : 270,097.32 = 95,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,955.66/270,097.32 = 95,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,955.66x = 270,097.32 × 95,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,955.66x = 25,871,682,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,871,682,344.13/179,955.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,766.98

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