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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,270.20, 268,905.30 and 150,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,270.20, 268,905.30 and 150,401.80 is: 225,602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,270.20 : 268,905.30 = 150,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,270.20/268,905.30 = 150,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,270.20x = 268,905.30 × 150,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,270.20x = 40,443,841,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,443,841,149.54/179,270.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225,602.70

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