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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,237.80, 268,856.70 and 151,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,237.80, 268,856.70 and 151,244.20 is: 226,866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,237.80 : 268,856.70 = 151,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,237.80/268,856.70 = 151,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,237.80x = 268,856.70 × 151,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,237.80x = 40,663,016,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,663,016,506.14/179,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226,866.30

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