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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,712.30, 269,568.45 and 159,494.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,712.30, 269,568.45 and 159,494.70 is: 239,242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,712.30 : 269,568.45 = 159,494.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,712.30/269,568.45 = 159,494.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,712.30x = 269,568.45 × 159,494.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,712.30x = 42,994,739,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,994,739,062.22/179,712.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,242.05

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