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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,695.80, 269,543.70 and 159,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,695.80, 269,543.70 and 159,478.20 is: 239,217.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,695.80 : 269,543.70 = 159,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,695.80/269,543.70 = 159,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,695.80x = 269,543.70 × 159,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,695.80x = 42,986,344,097.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,986,344,097.34/179,695.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,217.30

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