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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,615.80, 269,423.70 and 165,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,615.80, 269,423.70 and 165,035.80 is: 247,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,615.80 : 269,423.70 = 165,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,615.80/269,423.70 = 165,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,615.80x = 269,423.70 × 165,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,615.80x = 44,464,555,868.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,464,555,868.46/179,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,553.70

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