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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,674.30, 269,511.45 and 165,159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,674.30, 269,511.45 and 165,159.10 is: 247,738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,674.30 : 269,511.45 = 165,159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,674.30/269,511.45 = 165,159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,674.30x = 269,511.45 × 165,159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,674.30x = 44,512,268,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,512,268,521.70/179,674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,738.65

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