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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,430.60, 269,729.10 and 153,769.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,430.60, 269,729.10 and 153,769.80 is: 231,154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,430.60 : 269,729.10 = 153,769.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,430.60/269,729.10 = 153,769.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,430.60x = 269,729.10 × 153,769.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,430.60x = 41,476,189,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,476,189,761.18/179,430.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,154.50

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