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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,999.70, 269,999.55 and 145,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,999.70, 269,999.55 and 145,007.70 is: 217,511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,999.70 : 269,999.55 = 145,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,999.70/269,999.55 = 145,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,999.70x = 269,999.55 × 145,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,999.70x = 39,152,013,746.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,152,013,746.54/179,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,511.55

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