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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,805.94, 268,341.70 and 159,877.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,805.94, 268,341.70 and 159,877.42 is: 238,600.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,805.94 : 268,341.70 = 159,877.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,805.94/268,341.70 = 159,877.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,805.94x = 268,341.70 × 159,877.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,805.94x = 42,901,778,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,901,778,674.41/179,805.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,600.45

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