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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,081.40, 268,622.10 and 159,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,081.40, 268,622.10 and 159,727.80 is: 239,591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,081.40 : 268,622.10 = 159,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,081.40/268,622.10 = 159,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,081.40x = 268,622.10 × 159,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,081.40x = 42,906,417,064.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,906,417,064.38/179,081.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,591.70

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