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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,621.48, 269,256.18 and 153,027.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,621.48, 269,256.18 and 153,027.56 is: 229,391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,621.48 : 269,256.18 = 153,027.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,621.48/269,256.18 = 153,027.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,621.48x = 269,256.18 × 153,027.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,621.48x = 41,203,616,240.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,203,616,240.32/179,621.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,391.36

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