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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,962.10, 269,554.35 and 156,634.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,962.10, 269,554.35 and 156,634.10 is: 234,612.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,962.10 : 269,554.35 = 156,634.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,962.10/269,554.35 = 156,634.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,962.10x = 269,554.35 × 156,634.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,962.10x = 42,221,403,013.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,221,403,013.34/179,962.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234,612.75

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