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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,976.14, 270,241.65 and 152,260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,976.14, 270,241.65 and 152,260.37 is: 228,625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,976.14 : 270,241.65 = 152,260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,976.14/270,241.65 = 152,260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,976.14x = 270,241.65 × 152,260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,976.14x = 41,147,092,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,147,092,267.20/179,976.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,625.27

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