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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,129.80, 267,389.69 and 159,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,129.80, 267,389.69 and 159,358.60 is: 237,876.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,129.80 : 267,389.69 = 159,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,129.80/267,389.69 = 159,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,129.80x = 267,389.69 × 159,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,129.80x = 42,610,846,652.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,610,846,652.83/179,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,876.93

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