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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,647.24, 268,662.01 and 159,773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,647.24, 268,662.01 and 159,773.56 is: 238,940.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,647.24 : 268,662.01 = 159,773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,647.24/268,662.01 = 159,773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,647.24x = 268,662.01 × 159,773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,647.24x = 42,925,085,440.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,925,085,440.85/179,647.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,940.97

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