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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,638.80, 269,458.20 and 159,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,638.80, 269,458.20 and 159,421.20 is: 239,131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,638.80 : 269,458.20 = 159,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,638.80/269,458.20 = 159,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,638.80x = 269,458.20 × 159,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,638.80x = 42,957,349,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,957,349,593.84/179,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,131.80

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