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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,984.70, 269,977.05 and 144,992.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,984.70, 269,977.05 and 144,992.70 is: 217,489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,984.70 : 269,977.05 = 144,992.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,984.70/269,977.05 = 144,992.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,984.70x = 269,977.05 × 144,992.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,984.70x = 39,144,701,417.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,144,701,417.54/179,984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,489.05

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