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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,975.39, 270,240.53 and 152,259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,975.39, 270,240.53 and 152,259.62 is: 228,624.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,975.39 : 270,240.53 = 152,259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,975.39/270,240.53 = 152,259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,975.39x = 270,240.53 × 152,259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,975.39x = 41,146,718,293.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,146,718,293.90/179,975.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,624.14

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