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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,112.20, 265,668.30 and 159,616.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,112.20, 265,668.30 and 159,616.20 is: 239,424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,112.20 : 265,668.30 = 159,616.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,112.20/265,668.30 = 159,616.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,112.20x = 265,668.30 × 159,616.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,112.20x = 42,404,964,506.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,404,964,506.46/177,112.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,424.30

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