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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,372.23, 269,058.35 and 156,277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,372.23, 269,058.35 and 156,277.51 is: 234,416.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,372.23 : 269,058.35 = 156,277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,372.23/269,058.35 = 156,277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,372.23x = 269,058.35 × 156,277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,372.23x = 42,047,768,982.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,047,768,982.71/179,372.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,416.27

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