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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,712.20, 269,568.30 and 162,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,712.20, 269,568.30 and 162,216.20 is: 243,324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,712.20 : 269,568.30 = 162,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,712.20/269,568.30 = 162,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,712.20x = 269,568.30 × 162,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,712.20x = 43,728,345,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,728,345,266.46/179,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243,324.30

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