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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,731.80, 266,079.30 and 159,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,731.80, 266,079.30 and 159,069.40 is: 238,140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,731.80 : 266,079.30 = 159,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,731.80/266,079.30 = 159,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,731.80x = 266,079.30 × 159,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,731.80x = 42,325,074,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,325,074,603.42/177,731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,140.13

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