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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,995.92, 269,407.92 and 132,592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,995.92, 269,407.92 and 132,592.32 is: 198,456.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,995.92 : 269,407.92 = 132,592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,995.92/269,407.92 = 132,592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,995.92x = 269,407.92 × 132,592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,995.92x = 35,721,421,139.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,721,421,139.17/179,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,456.84

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