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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,978.39, 270,245.03 and 152,262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,978.39, 270,245.03 and 152,262.62 is: 228,628.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,978.39 : 270,245.03 = 152,262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,978.39/270,245.03 = 152,262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,978.39x = 270,245.03 × 152,262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,978.39x = 41,148,216,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,148,216,309.78/179,978.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,628.65

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