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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,503.20, 269,254.80 and 162,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,503.20, 269,254.80 and 162,007.20 is: 243,010.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,503.20 : 269,254.80 = 162,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,503.20/269,254.80 = 162,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,503.20x = 269,254.80 × 162,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,503.20x = 43,621,216,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,621,216,234.56/179,503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,010.80

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