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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,639.30, 269,458.95 and 165,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,639.30, 269,458.95 and 165,059.30 is: 247,588.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,639.30 : 269,458.95 = 165,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,639.30/269,458.95 = 165,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,639.30x = 269,458.95 × 165,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,639.30x = 44,476,705,665.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,476,705,665.74/179,639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,588.95

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