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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,623.98, 269,259.93 and 153,030.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,623.98, 269,259.93 and 153,030.06 is: 229,395.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,623.98 : 269,259.93 = 153,030.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,623.98/269,259.93 = 153,030.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,623.98x = 269,259.93 × 153,030.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,623.98x = 41,204,863,243.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,204,863,243.50/179,623.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,395.11

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