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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,695.40, 269,186.70 and 157,533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,695.40, 269,186.70 and 157,533.80 is: 235,988.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,695.40 : 269,186.70 = 157,533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,695.40/269,186.70 = 157,533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,695.40x = 269,186.70 × 157,533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,695.40x = 42,406,003,760.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,406,003,760.46/179,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,988.25

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