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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,373.73, 269,060.60 and 156,279.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,373.73, 269,060.60 and 156,279.01 is: 234,418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,373.73 : 269,060.60 = 156,279.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,373.73/269,060.60 = 156,279.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,373.73x = 269,060.60 × 156,279.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,373.73x = 42,048,524,198.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,048,524,198.01/179,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,418.52

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