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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,430.60, 269,145.90 and 154,061.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,430.60, 269,145.90 and 154,061.40 is: 231,092.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,430.60 : 269,145.90 = 154,061.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,430.60/269,145.90 = 154,061.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,430.60x = 269,145.90 × 154,061.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,430.60x = 41,464,994,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,464,994,158.26/179,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,092.10

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