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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180,003.40, 269,421.90 and 159,008.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180,003.40, 269,421.90 and 159,008.20 is: 237,997.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,003.40 : 269,421.90 = 159,008.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,003.40/269,421.90 = 159,008.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,003.40x = 269,421.90 × 159,008.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,003.40x = 42,840,291,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,840,291,359.58/180,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,997.12

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