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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,701.70, 269,552.55 and 162,205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,701.70, 269,552.55 and 162,205.70 is: 243,308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,701.70 : 269,552.55 = 162,205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,701.70/269,552.55 = 162,205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,701.70x = 269,552.55 × 162,205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,701.70x = 43,722,960,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,722,960,059.54/179,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,308.55

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