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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,634.30, 269,451.45 and 159,416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,634.30, 269,451.45 and 159,416.70 is: 239,125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,634.30 : 269,451.45 = 159,416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,634.30/269,451.45 = 159,416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,634.30x = 269,451.45 × 159,416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,634.30x = 42,955,060,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,955,060,969.22/179,634.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,125.05

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