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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,692.80, 269,539.20 and 159,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,692.80, 269,539.20 and 159,475.20 is: 239,212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,692.80 : 269,539.20 = 159,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,692.80/269,539.20 = 159,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,692.80x = 269,539.20 × 159,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,692.80x = 42,984,817,827.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,984,817,827.84/179,692.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,212.80

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