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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,651.54, 265,494.90 and 159,149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,651.54, 265,494.90 and 159,149.52 is: 237,844.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,651.54 : 265,494.90 = 159,149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,651.54/265,494.90 = 159,149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,651.54x = 265,494.90 × 159,149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,651.54x = 42,253,385,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,253,385,897.45/177,651.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,844.19

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