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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,396.90, 266,095.35 and 159,900.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,396.90, 266,095.35 and 159,900.90 is: 239,851.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,396.90 : 266,095.35 = 159,900.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,396.90/266,095.35 = 159,900.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,396.90x = 266,095.35 × 159,900.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,396.90x = 42,548,885,950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,548,885,950.82/177,396.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,851.35

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