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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,502.20, 269,253.30 and 162,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,502.20, 269,253.30 and 162,006.20 is: 243,009.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,502.20 : 269,253.30 = 162,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,502.20/269,253.30 = 162,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,502.20x = 269,253.30 × 162,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,502.20x = 43,620,703,970.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,620,703,970.46/179,502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,009.30

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